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Ageing With Asthma

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In 2021, 78% of all deaths with asthma as an underlying cause in Australia were older adults aged over 65. Sadly, asthma is often misdiagnosed and overlooked in older adults, despite being just as common as it is in younger populations.

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About 10% of Australians aged over 65 and 14% of those aged over 75 have asthma. Asthma is a manageable condition but impedes on quality of life and presents significant risks to older adults, especially those who are underdiagnosed or undertreated.

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