The role of respiratory viruses in acute and chronic asthma

Authors
Tuffaha, A Gern, JE Lemanske, RF
Citation
A. Tuffaha et al., The role of respiratory viruses in acute and chronic asthma, CLIN CHEST, 21(2), 2000, pp. 289
Citations number
119
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CLINICS IN CHEST MEDICINE
ISSN journal
02725231 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-5231(200006)21:2<289:TRORVI>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Respiratory tract infections caused by viruses have been implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma. This article focuses on mechanisms by which virus i nfections may lead to the development of asthma in infants and children, an d the mechanisms by which the virus infections may produce acute asthmatic symptoms in patients who already have established disease.