Chapman-Novakofski
K. Nutrition management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in
older adults. J Nutr Elder. 2001;20(3):45-56.
Chapman
KM, Winter L. COPD: Using nutrition to prevent respiratory function
decline. Geriatrics.1996;51(12):37-42.
LaCroix
AZ, Lipson S, Miles TP, White L. Prospective study of pneumonia hospitalizations
and mortality of US older people: The role of chronic conditions, health
behaviors, and nutritional status. Public Health Rep. 1989;104:350-360.
Yohannes AM, Roomi J, Waters K, Connolly MJ. Quality of life in elderly
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1998;92:1231-1236.
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Resources
2002
and earlier
Age
Page - Living With Asthma: Special Concerns for Older Adults (1998)
Audience: Consumers and Professionals
Description: Fact sheet includes information on asthma
and aging, and how to diagnose and control asthma.
Contact: NIA Information Center
PO Box 8057
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057
Phone: 800-222-2225
Considerations
for Diagnosing and Managing Asthma in the Elderly (1996)
Audience: Professionals
Description: Addresses interaction among the effects of aging,
asthma, coexisting diseases, and the use of multiple medications. Discusses
4 components of managing asthma in the elderly: patient education, objective
assessment of lung function, environmental control, and pharmacologic
therapy. NIH Publication # 96-3662.
Contact: NHLBI Information Center
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: 301-592-8573; Fax: 301-592-8563
Everything
You Need to Know about Asthma & Food (1997)
Audience: Consumers and Professionals
Description: Brochure discusses prevalence of food-induced
asthma, common triggers and steps for prevention and control. Developed
in conjunction with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,
and the Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Scripps Clinic and
Research Foundation.
Contact: International Food Information Council
1100 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 430
Washington, DC 20036
e-mail: foodinfo@ific.health.org
Facts
About Controlling Your Asthma (1997)
Audience: Consumers
Description: Brochure contains basic asthma information
for both newly diagnosed and long-term asthma patients. Includes 5 reproducible
handouts: Asthma Medications: Brand and Generic Names, How To Use Your
Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Way, Asthma Action Plan, How To Use Your
Peak Flow Meter, and How To Control Things That Make Your Asthma Worse.
NIH Publication # 97-2339.
Contact: NHLBI Information Center
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: 301-592-8573; Fax: 301-592-8563
Cost: $1.00 each; 25 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $40.00.
National
Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 2: Guidelines
for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (1997)
Audience: Consumers and Professionals
Description: Guidelines provide information on treating
asthma at all severity levels and stresses both clinical and self-management
strategies. Also provides a comprehensive discussion of current medications
and their appropriate use. NIH Publication # 97-4051.
Contact: NHLBI Information Center
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: 301-592-8573; Fax: 301-592-8563
Cost: 7.00
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Hot
Links
Harvard
Center for Risk Analysis <http://www.hcra.harvard.edu>
Health.gov
(links to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other federal
departments) <www.health.gov>
Healthfinder:
Government website to access health information (also in Spanish)
<www.healthfinder.gov/
National
Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
(CDC) <www.cdc.gov/nccdphp>
National
Institute of Health (NIH) (includes links to multiple disease-specific
Institutes) <www.nih.gov>
Mayo
Clinic – Nutrition Center <www.mayohealth.org/home>
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