Viral infections are the most common asthma triggers in adults and children. A viral wheeze in toddlers is different than asthma, although some children with the condition eventually develop asthma.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma is a condition that makes breathing difficult due to swelling and tightening of ...

Silent rhinovirus (RV) infection is prevalent in nasal tissues and is associated with distinct immune responses in those with and without chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). These were ...

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A positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) result for SARS-CoV-2 was not associated with a new asthma diagnosis in children, according to a retrospective cohort study. In adjusted analyses, PCR ...

You should see a doctor promptly if your cough is accompanied by fevers, chills, night sweats, coughing up blood, shortness ...

Historically, RSV has been studied mainly in infants and older adults, but recent research shows that it also poses a ...

Mast cells, which are abundant in the airways of asthmatic individuals, act as first responders to viral infections by ...

Anything that’s in the airways, including bacteria or viruses, can then get trapped in your airways during an asthma attack. Over time, residue in the lungs can damage the lung tissue.

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An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by inflammation and a narrowing of the airways. This can make breathing difficult and, in severe cases, be life-threatening.

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