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Associations between asthma and cognitive functioning among older adults. Does the age of asthma diagnosis matter? Results from the RAND IFLS-5 study.

Nirmin F JuberLena M HofbauerFrancisca S Rodriguez
Published in: The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma (2024)
Asthma might not be a risk factor for cognitive impairment. Observations of a significant association of pediatric asthma with higher cognitive scores need further investigation. Understanding cognitive functioning among older adults with asthma may improve the surveillance of cognitive decline inthis age group.
Keyphrases
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • lung function
  • cognitive decline
  • allergic rhinitis
  • cognitive impairment
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • cystic fibrosis
  • public health
  • air pollution