Ventilatory defects and treatable traits in very elderly patients

This study examined the frequency of treatable traits in 234 very elderly patients (age ≥75 years) with obstructive lung diseases, as well as the link between extra-pulmonary treatable traits and ventilatory defects. Included patients underwent lung function testing using the portable Vitalograph COMPACT spirometer. FeNO was also measured using the NIOX VERO device.