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J Med Virol
. 2021 Mar 5.
doi: 10.1002/jmv.26919. Online ahead of print.
The impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Asthmatic patients
Hashim Talib Hashim[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Mustafa Ahmed Ramadhan[SUP] 1 [/SUP]
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Abstract
There is some evidence to date that among the adult patients admitted to the hospital with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), people with asthma are overrepresented. In consideration of the diverse clinical manifestations of COVID-19, screening criteria for COVID-19 can be extended to those with deteriorating respiratory symptoms, even those with asthma. Those initiating screening should use adequate personal protection equipment. Nebulization is an aerosol-generating surgical technique which can raise the risk of SARS-CoV-2 aerosolization and transmission of infections. Recent studies found that asthmatic patients have the same risk as other patients for COVID-19 but preventive measures and commitment to treatment tis very important to avoid infection. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Asthma; COVID-19; Impact; Patients.
. 2021 Mar 5.
doi: 10.1002/jmv.26919. Online ahead of print.
The impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Asthmatic patients
Hashim Talib Hashim[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Mustafa Ahmed Ramadhan[SUP] 1 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 33666255
- DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26919
Abstract
There is some evidence to date that among the adult patients admitted to the hospital with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), people with asthma are overrepresented. In consideration of the diverse clinical manifestations of COVID-19, screening criteria for COVID-19 can be extended to those with deteriorating respiratory symptoms, even those with asthma. Those initiating screening should use adequate personal protection equipment. Nebulization is an aerosol-generating surgical technique which can raise the risk of SARS-CoV-2 aerosolization and transmission of infections. Recent studies found that asthmatic patients have the same risk as other patients for COVID-19 but preventive measures and commitment to treatment tis very important to avoid infection. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Asthma; COVID-19; Impact; Patients.