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Asthma in COVID-19: Mitigating or exacerbating? An interesting case report
A S M Al Amin1, A H M Ataullah2, Abdur Rahman3
1Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
International Journal of Surgery Open
|May 16, 2022
Summary
COVID-19 infection can worsen cough variant asthma symptoms. Asthmatic patients require careful monitoring and treatment following COVID-19 infection to manage persistent cough.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Bronchial asthma and COVID-19 are both significant respiratory conditions.
- The potential relationship between asthma and COVID-19 remains an area of active research.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old male with cough variant asthma experienced a persistent dry cough for 12 months post-COVID-19 infection.
- Standard asthma treatments provided only partial relief, impacting the patient's daily life.
Findings:
- COVID-19 can exacerbate cough in asthma patients, potentially due to neuroinflammatory mechanisms.
- Cough variant asthma symptoms improved with prolonged inhaled steroid therapy.
Implications:
- This case highlights the need for vigilant management of asthma patients with COVID-19.
- Early diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for resolving post-COVID-19 respiratory symptoms in asthmatics.
