Cough in the Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Johanna Tuulikki KaulamoAnne Marika LättiHeikki Olavi Koskela

Published in: Lung (2022)

Acute and subacute cough, as well as previous COVID-19 infection, were uncommon in this Finnish elderly population. The prevalence of chronic cough was higher than that previously found in younger adults. Chronic cough is a multifactorial disorder in the elderly.

Keyphrases

middle aged
community dwelling
liver failure
risk factors
respiratory failure