Treating Asthma In Older Adults
Older adults may need to have adjustments in their asthma treatment because of other diseases or conditions they have. Some medicines (like beta blockers used for treating high blood pressure and glaucoma, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can interfere with asthma medications or even cause asthma attacks. Be sure to tell your doctor about all medications that you take, including over-the-counter ones. Using steroids may affect bone density in adults, so ask your doctor about taking calcium and vitamin D supplements and other ways to help keep your bones strong.
Some of these products may help asthma.