Why Is Asthma Thought to Be Underdiagnosed in the Aged

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why is asthma thought to be underdiagnosed in the aged?

• A) They do not wheeze during an asthma attack.
• B) Their symptoms more closely match those of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• C) They do not wheeze when they have asthma.
• D) Historically, asthma has been considered a childhood disorder.

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