Factors Affecting Asthma Control in an Older Adult

• have permanent pulmonary injury from long-standing asthma?

• have comorbid conditions like congestive heart failure?

• have difficulty recognizing breathlessness?

• have chronic pain that increases the need for analgesics?

• taking multiple medications?

• have adverse effects from asthma medications?

• have difficulty manipulating an inhaler?

• have poor eyesight?

• confused and forgetful?

• live alone?

• have mobility problems?

• unable to afford medications?

• depressed and/or anxious?