Why Is Asthma Thought to Be So Underdiagnosed in the Aged

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is asthma thought to be so 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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