This phenomenon, which some experts have described as ‘complex’ seems to defy the expected outcomes for patients with asthma since both diseases primarily attack the respiratory system. Asthma in the country accounts for just two per cent of Covid-19 deaths, according to Ministry of Health Covid-19 situation report dated July 16. Dr Kalubusia Kakai, an immunologist, says compared to Covid-19, asthma is more of an allergy triggered by something and not a primary infection. The study found no observable difference in mortality between patients with Covid-19 who had asthma and those who did not. “We would usually expect for asthmatic patients to have worse outcomes, as viral illness often can set off asthma exacerbation,” said Dr Anju Peters, a corresponding author of the study.

Source: Standard Digital August 23, 2020 21:00 UTC