Asthma, from mild to severe, is an independent prognostic factor for mild to severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic illnesses were reported to be poor prognostic factors associated with severe illness and mortality in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. The association with asthma, however, is limited and controversial, especially for mild asthma.

Methods

A territory wide retrospective study was conducted to investigate the association between asthma and the prognosis of COVID-19. All patients with laboratory confirmed in Hong Kong for COVID-19 from the 23 January to 30 September 2020 were included in the study. Severe diseases were defined as those who develop respiratory complications, systemic complications, and death.

Results

Among the 4498 patients included in the analysis, 165 had asthma, with 141 having mild asthma. Patients with asthma were sig

SUBMITTER: Kwok WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9060123 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature