Mechanisms and prevention of pneumonia in the elderly

被引:5
作者
Sekizawa, K [1 ]
机构
[1] Tohoku Univ, Sch Med, Dept Geriatr Med, Aoba Ku, Sendai, Miyagi 9808574, Japan
关键词
oropharyngeal secretion; gastric content; silent aspiration; protective reflexs; substance P;
D O I
10.1620/tjem.184.73
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Pneumonia is not only a major cause of death for elderly persons, but also imposes substantial personal morbidity and burdens on the health care system. An understanding of the pathogenesis of this serious illness could allow us to devise methods for curbing the incidence and severity of the disease. Pathophysiological issues and preventative measures are the subject of this review (C) 1998 Tohoku University Medical Press.
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