Antivirals for Virus Induced Exacerbations of Asthma and COPD Treatment

Antivirals for Virus Induced Exacerbations of Asthma and COPD Treatment

Viral respiratory infections in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can cause severe exacerbations, increasing the risk of secondary bacterial infections and having a significant impact on disease-related morbidity and mortality. Several antivirals such as oseltamivi...

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Main Authors: Cristina Grigorescu, Antonela Antoniu Sabina, Ruxandra Oţelea Marina, Antohe Ileana, Petronela Fildan Ariadna, Anton Arghir Ioan, Doina Tofolean Ecaterina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-11-01
Series:ARS Medica Tomitana
Subjects:
antiviral therapy
asthma
copd
oseltamivir
zanamivir
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2018-0027
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Summary:Viral respiratory infections in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can cause severe exacerbations, increasing the risk of secondary bacterial infections and having a significant impact on disease-related morbidity and mortality. Several antivirals such as oseltamivir and zanamivir evaluated in influenza and other virus-induced respiratory infections are discussed in this review as a starting point of their potential use in improving the outcome of asthma and COPD exacerbations. However, the efficacy of antiviral therapy for asthma/COPD exacerbations needs a further evaluation.
ISSN:1841-4036

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