Allergic respiratory diseases in the elderly

In industrialized countries there has been a significant increase in life expectancy, but chronic diseases are still important causes of death and disability in the elderly. Individuals over 65 years of age have a decrease in organic functions and lungs can lose more than 40% of their capacity. Alth...

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Main Author: Todo-Bom, A (author)
Other Authors: Mota-Pinto, A (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.4/771
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:rihuc.huc.min-saude.pt:10400.4/771