Characteristics of Late-onset Asthma in Elderly Asthmatic Patients

Background: We evaluated the characteristics of late-onset asthma in elderly patients with asthma, particularly concerning the relationship of IgE mediation and response to treatment. Methods: This study included asthma patients aged 60 or older who were hospitalized under a clinical pathway that pr...

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Main Authors: Hirotaka Yasuba, Yoshiki Kobayashi, Megumi Kudou, Kazuyuki Hamada, Hideo Kita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2005-01-01
Series:Allergology International
Subjects:
IgE
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015310716