Sometimes a virus or bacterial infection is an asthma trigger. For instance, you might have a cold virus that triggers your asthma symptoms. Or your asthma can be triggered by a bacterial sinus infection. Sinusitis with asthma is common. It's important to know the signs and symptoms of ...
"Many severeasthmaattacks are triggered by rhinoviruses," says study author Katarzyna Niespodziana from the Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research. People with chronic pulmonary conditions can experience life-threatening exacerbations if they get infected with acold virus. An attack can also ...
The relationship between viral infections and exacerbations of asthma has been clarified by the development of molecular diagnostic tests for viruses that are difficult to culture: RV, hMPV and bocaviruses. With the advent of these more sensitive diagnostic tools, information linking common cold infec...
An asthma exacerbation can be triggered by exposure to a variety of insults including respiratory tract infections, allergens, chemicals, ozone, pollutants, tobacco smoke, and cold air. Collectively, respiratory infections have been identified as the most common precipitant of asthma exacerbation in ...
Sometimes a virus or bacterial infection is anasthma trigger. For instance, you might have a cold virus that triggers your asthma symptoms. Or your asthma can be triggered by a bacterialsinus infection.Sinusitiswith asthma is common. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of respirator...
Respiratory Infections These include influenza (flu), the COVID-19 virus, the common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and sinus infections. Strong Emotional States Negative emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, or fear can cause an attack, often by causing hyperventilation (heavy, fast...
In contrast with these results, Yoshihara and colleagues found a significant reduction in asthma recurrences triggered by viral cold in preschoolers treated with montelukast as controller therapy [18]. No difference was found with the use of ICS instead [18]. A study by Ducharme and colleagues ...
This severe form is marked by high levels of white blood cells called eosinophils. It usually affects adults aged 35-50. Other types of asthma Nonallergic asthma.This type flares up in extreme weather. It could be the heat of summer or the cold of winter. It could also show up when you...
Respiratory InfectionsThese include influenza (flu), the COVID-19 virus, the common cold,respiratory syncytial virus(RSV), and sinus infections. Strong Emotional StatesNegative emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, or fear can cause an attack, often by causing hyperventilation (heavy, fast breat...
Aspergillus growth promotes allergic sensitization to at least 12 known fungal allergens Virus-induced wheeze or bronchiolitis • Common in young children (<2 years of age) • Asthma caused by a viral infection, mucus and inflammation in young children, giving a typical 'wheezy' episode •...