Evaluation of long-term safety and efficacy of omalizumab in elderly patients with uncontrolled allergic asthma

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Tat T. S., ÇİLLİ A.

ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY, vol.117, no.5, pp.546-549, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 117 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2016
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.anai.2016.09.006
• Journal Name: ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.546-549
• Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Severe asthma management in elderly patients may be difficult because of increased comorbid conditions, polypharmacy, physiologic changes that occur with aging, incorrect use of inhaler devices, and poor adherence.