19-2BS Pharmacotherapy for the Geriatric Asthma Patient

Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Coral Kingdom 3 (Fiesta Americana)

Dennis Ledford, M.D. , Division of Allergy & Immunology, University of South Florida and James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss issues related to efficacy in older subjects with asthma

2. Discuss evidence of difference in tolerance or potential side effects of asthma therapy in older subjets compared to younger

3. Review the potential impact of polypharmacy in the management of older subjects with asthma