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Coronavirus disease 2019 and pediatric asthma: friend or foe?

Elissa M Abrams1

  • 1Section of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|February 24, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Children with asthma may face a reduced risk of asthma exacerbations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current asthma medications should be continued, as their impact on coronavirus disease 2019 outcomes remains unclear.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric respiratory health
  • Infectious disease epidemiology

Background:

  • The relationship between asthma and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pediatric populations requires clarification.
  • Understanding this interplay is crucial for managing respiratory conditions during a global pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence on the interplay between childhood asthma and COVID-19.
  • To assess the impact of asthma and its treatments on COVID-19 outcomes in children.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and clinical observations.

Main Results:

  • No evidence suggests asthma increases the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in children.
  • Some data indicate atopic asthma may reduce asthma exacerbations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The effect of asthma therapeutics on COVID-19 is uncertain, but continued use is recommended.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood asthma does not appear to be a significant risk factor for severe COVID-19.
  • Continued adherence to asthma management plans is advised.
  • Social determinants of health warrant increased attention in the context of the pandemic.
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