Breathlessness limiting exertion in very old adults: findings from the Newcastle 85+ study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Long-term breathlessness is more common with age. However, in the oldest old (>85 years), little is known about the prevalence, or impact of breathlessness. We estimated breathlessness limiting exertion prevalence and explored (i) associated characteristics; and (ii) whether breathlessness limiting exertion explains clinical and social/functional outcomes.

Methods

Health and socio-demographic characteristics were extracted from the Newcastle 85+ Study cohort. Phase 1 (baseline) and follow-up data (18 months, Phase 2; 36 months, Phase 3; 60 months, Phase 4 after baseline) were examined using descriptive statistics and cross-sectional regression models.

Results

Eight hundred seventeen participants provided baseline breathlessness data (38.2% men; mean 84.5 

SUBMITTER: Johnson MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10474592 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature