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[Asthma and infection: interrelations].

F Gormand1, Y Pacheco, M Perrin-Fayolle

  • 1Service de Pneumologie, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud.

Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|January 1, 1991
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Infections frequently trigger asthma crises and can initiate the condition by influencing allergic responses. Immune system disturbances in asthma patients, like altered T lymphocyte function, require further study for therapeutic development.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Asthma involves complex interactions with infectious agents.
  • Infections can trigger asthma exacerbations and potentially initiate the disease.
  • Infectious agents may promote specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses to allergens.

Purpose:

  • To explore the intricate relationship between infection and asthma.
  • To investigate how infectious agents influence asthma pathogenesis and exacerbations.
  • To understand immune system dysfunctions in asthma patients relevant to infection.

Summary:

  • Infections are closely linked to asthma, capable of inducing crises and initiating the asthmatic process, particularly viral infections.
  • These infections can also promote specific IgE responses to allergens, complicating asthma management.

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  • Asthmatic individuals often exhibit disturbed immune responses, including defects in immunoglobulin subclasses, T lymphocyte function, monocytes, and neutrophils.

    • Impact:

    • Identifying the cause of immune disturbances (genetic vs. acquired) is crucial for developing effective treatments.
    • This research could lead to novel therapeutic strategies targeting immune dysregulation in asthma.
    • Understanding these interactions may improve the prevention and management of asthma exacerbations.