Viruses and asthma exacerbations

• Acute exacerbations of asthma are the major cause of morbidity and mortality of the disease, and one of the most difficult outcomes to prevent and treat. Respiratory viral infections cause >80% of asthma exacerbations in children and >50% in adults. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have investigated the mechanisms underlying asthma exacerbations; however, our understanding is still incomplete. Promising new data suggest the possibility for novel prevention and/or therapeutic strategies. This review aims to increase understanding of the epidemiology, mechanisms and potential treatments for virus-induced asthma exacerbations.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Pediatrik (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Pediatrics (hsv//eng)

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Lungmedicin och allergi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Respiratory Medicine and Allergy (hsv//eng)

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper -- Immunologi inom det medicinska området (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Basic Medicine -- Immunology in the medical area (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Rhinovirus

Asthma exacerbations

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