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Asthma and COVID-19: What do we know?

Nurhan Sarıoğlu1

  • 1Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Balikesir University, Balikesir, Turkey.

Tuberkuloz Ve Toraks
|August 6, 2020
PubMed

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This review examines asthma and Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) coexistence, offering management recommendations for asthma patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited data exist on the coexistence of asthma and Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).
  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for managing chronic respiratory conditions like asthma.
  • Understanding this interaction is crucial for patient care and public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review published case series on COVID-19 and asthma coexistence.
  • To summarize current guidelines and expert opinions on asthma management during the pandemic.
  • To provide recommendations for approaching asthma patients amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published case series and literature.
  • Analysis of guidelines from The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), NICE, and Canadian Respiratory Guideline.
  • Examination of expert opinions and country-specific experiences regarding asthma and COVID-19.

Main Results:

  • Identified limited but emerging data on asthma and COVID-19 coexistence.
  • Synthesized varied international approaches to asthma management during the pandemic.
  • Highlighted key considerations for protecting asthma patients from COVID-19.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma patients may require specific considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Adherence to updated guidelines and expert recommendations is vital for optimal asthma care.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the impact of COVID-19 on asthma and vice versa.

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