Estimates vary, but up to 9 percent of older adults are thought to have asthma, a respiratory condition that inflames the lungs and interferes with breathing. Death rates for older adults with asthma run five times higher than younger people, and serious complications are far more common. As the prevalence of asthma climbs in people 65 and older, more seniors will grapple with its long-term impact. For more information click here.