Impact of COVID-19 on Childhood Asthma and Wheezing Disorders: Rebound Risk for Rhinovirus Infections

Conclusions: RV was transmitted more efficiently during the COVID-19 pandemic in children hospitalized with wheezing disorders than other respiratory viruses. Our results indicate a rebound risk of RV infections after easing of the COVID-19 restrictions, highlighting the need for continued surveillance of common respiratory viruses.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Xing, Y., Yip, K.-S., Yung, E. C.-M., Leung, A. S.-Y., Leung, T.-F., Wong, G. W.-K. Tags: Paediatric respiratory epidemiology Source Type: research