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Which one is a frequent respiratory complaint of the aged?
This is such a complex questions and medications in the elderly can cause respiratory problems and sometimes is not classified under geriatrics. Please go on the link below. http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/full/115/suppl_2/158S
What is the most common respiratory rate in a elderly patient?
R.i.c.e.
How does potassium deficiency develop in the elderly?
Kidneys
Elderly need increased fiber in diet because of changes in what?
respiratory
What is the normal respiratory rate for an elderly?
12 to 18 breaths per minute
What cause bacterial staph infections in elderly?
Open wounds and poor sanitary conditions.
Why does Graybeard cough and wheeze in the book boy in the painted cave?
Graybeard coughs and wheezes in the book "Boy in the Painted Cave" because he is old and likely suffers from respiratory issues such as asthma or bronchitis. These health problems are common in elderly people and can cause difficulty with breathing and chest congestion, resulting in coughing and wheezing.
Why might an elderly person be likely to develop cephalosporin-resistant bacteria?
Elderly individuals often have weakened immune systems due to aging, making them more susceptible to infections. They may have a history of frequent antibiotic use, which can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Additionally, elderly individuals may reside in long-term care facilities where there is a higher prevalence of resistant bacteria.
Who is most likely to develop a secondary bacterial infection with a common cold?
Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions, are more likely to develop a secondary bacterial infection with a common cold. Additionally, frequent exposure to crowded places or having a history of respiratory conditions can increase the risk of developing a secondary bacterial infection.
Why do elderly need proteins?
because they are more likely to develop illness, so they need more nutrition
Why do some die from swine flu and some do not?
Those who have died are mostly young children with immature immune systems unable to adequately fight infections; or elderly people with lowered resistance to the infections and often get worse symptoms than younger people since they can be frail, such as fever and dehydration that can result in kidney failure or respiratory problems that can cause respiratory failure; pregnant women whose bodies are already under stress from the pregnancy; and adults or children with underlying systemic medical conditions, especially those involving the respiratory or circulatory systems, or who are immuno-compromised.The overall mortality rate, however, is very low even compared to the rates of the "regular" seasonal flu.See additional information in the related questions below.
What health problems cause shortness of breath in elderly people?
Causes of shortness of breath in the elderly: * Heart disorders * Lung disorders (such as emphazema) cancer. The elderly are more prone to bronchitis and pneumonia. * Lack of exercise. These are a few reasons. If you feel the person's skin is cold, clammy, a gray or yellow tinge to their skin, eyes are not fixed (meaning they can't follow your finger) then call the ambulance immediately.
