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Asthma and stroke: a narrative review
A Corlateanu1, Iu Stratan2, S Covantev2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pneumology and Allergology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Stefan cel Mare street 165, 2004, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. alexandru_corlateanu@yahoo.com.
Asthma Research and Practice
|February 20, 2021
Summary
Asthma patients may face an increased risk of stroke, but this could be influenced by other health conditions common in asthma. This review explores the intricate link between asthma and stroke incidence.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease marked by airway inflammation and obstruction, posing a significant global health burden.
- Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, highlighting the importance of understanding its risk factors.
- Asthma and its treatments are potential risk factors for stroke, but comorbidities complicate this relationship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze the complex association between asthma and stroke.
- To investigate whether asthma itself or its associated comorbidities contribute to stroke risk.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes existing research on asthma, asthma medications, and stroke incidence.
- It examines epidemiological data and discusses potential confounding factors, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and respiratory comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Preliminary evidence suggests a potential link between asthma and increased stroke risk.
- Confounding factors, such as shared risk factors and comorbidities, may significantly influence this association.
- The specific role of asthma medications in stroke development requires further investigation.
Conclusions:
- The relationship between asthma and stroke is complex and likely multifactorial.
- Further research is needed to disentangle the direct effects of asthma from the impact of comorbidities and treatments on stroke risk.
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