Retrospective Cohort Study of Elderly Users of Single- or Multiple-Inhaler Triple Therapy for the Treatment of Asthma in the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Escalation to single- or multiple-inhaler triple therapy (SITT; MITT) is a recommended option for patients with asthma who remain uncontrolled by medium-dose inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β₂-agonist; however, characterization of elderly users of triple therapy is limited. This real-world cohort study describes demographics and clinical characteristics of elderly patients with asthma with and without comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are new users of triple therapy, and asthma treatment patterns preceding triple therapy initiation.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used administrative claims data from the Optum Clinformatics Data Mart database. Eligible patients were ≥ 65 years of age with asthma or with asthma and co

SUBMITTER: Settipane RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11861473 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature