As the COVID-19 pandemic began, it was commonly believed that patients with asthma would be at increased risk for severe symptoms, hospitalization and mortality. Surprisingly, “a growing body of research that suggests that the link between COVID-19 and asthma is far more complex than experts might have anticipated.” A small number of studies have shown that patients with asthma are at no greater risk for COVID-19 than patients who do not have asthma. However, a more in-depth study has shown that people with non-allergic asthma may indeed be at greater risk, yet those with allergic asthma may not. This article provides brief highlights of various studies, scientific commentaries and news articles on the topic but it is not exhaustive. In addition, virtually all of the articles stated there is need for further research.
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Surprisingly, a small number of studies have shown that patients with asthma are at no greater risk for COVID-19, however, a more in-depth study has shown that people with non-allergic asthma may indeed be at greater risk while those with allergic asthma may not. This article provides brief highlights of various studies, scientific commentaries and news articles on the topic.