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COVID-19 with asthma: A case report

Ai-Ling Liu1, Ning Xu2, Ai-Jun Li2

  • 1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Shandong University, Weihai 264200, Shandong Province, China. liuailing0730@163.com.

World Journal of Clinical Cases
|September 3, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This case study highlights the complex recovery of a COVID-19 patient with asthma, showing dynamic clinical changes and potential links between glucocorticoid treatment and viral clearance.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a global health challenge.
  • Susceptibility is high due to lack of pre-existing immunity.
  • Chronic respiratory conditions like asthma may influence COVID-19 outcomes.

Observation:

  • A case of confirmed COVID-19 in a patient with asthma is presented.
  • The patient required 41 days from symptom onset to hospital discharge.
  • Two consecutive negative tests confirmed viral clearance.

Findings:

  • The case illustrates dynamic clinical features during COVID-19 infection.
  • Laboratory and CT scan findings showed variability.
  • Treatment adjustments were necessary throughout the patient's course.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a potential relationship between glucocorticoid therapy and viral clearance in COVID-19 patients.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for managing complex cases.
  • Further research into comorbidity interactions in COVID-19 is warranted.
Abstract

Keywords:
AsthmaCOVID-19Case reportGlucocorticoidsRespiratory passage mucosa immune system

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