Asthma in the era of COVID-19
Since its global invasion in 2019, COVID-19 has affected several aspects of patients ’ lives and posed a significant impact on the health care system. Several patient populations were identified to be at high risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 infection and/or developing severe COVID-19-related sequelae. Conversely, anyone who has contracted SARS-CoV-2 is at risk to experience symptom s and signs consistent with post-COVID manifestations. Patients with asthma were initially thought to be at increased risk and severity for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Source: Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sara Assaf, Henning Stenberg, Milos Jesenak, Svitlana P. Tarasevych, Nicola A. Hanania, Zuzana Diamant Tags: Original Research Source Type: research