Re-understanding anti-influenza strategy: attach equal importance to antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies.

Re-understanding anti-influenza strategy: attach equal importance to antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies.
J Thorac Dis. 2018 Jul;10(Suppl 19):S2248-S2259
Authors: Li Z, Li L, Zhao S, Li J, Zhou H, Zhang Y, Yang Z, Yuan B
Abstract
The direct replication of influenza virus is not the only cause of harm to human health; influenza infection leading to a hyper-inflammatory immune response can also result in serious conditions. So, the treatment strategy for influenza needs to keep balance between antivirus and anti-inflammation. Herein, we review the treatment strategies of anti-influenza drugs and traditional Chinese medicines.
PMID: 30116604 [PubMed]

Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - August 18, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: J Thorac Dis Source Type: research