Pierson D J
Geriatrics. 1982 Apr;37(4):87-8, 93-5, 100.
It is important both prognostically and therapeutically to recognize the "asthmatic component" in COPD. When this component is significant, the outlook is better and impressive improvement can be attained. Wheezing in the elderly must be differentiated from a number of conditions other than asthma. Excluding other causes is especially important in this age group, particularly when wheezing is of acute or recent onset.
认识到慢性阻塞性肺疾病（COPD）中的“哮喘成分”在预后和治疗方面都很重要。当这一成分显著时，预后较好，并且可以取得显著改善。老年人的喘息必须与哮喘以外的多种病症相鉴别。在这个年龄组中排除其他病因尤为重要，特别是当喘息为急性发作或近期发作时。
