Asthma May Not Boost Odds Of Severe Covid-19 -

For most, the message is clear: staying consistent with daily medications and keeping asthma well-controlled provides a robust layer of protection, allowing many to "breathe easier" despite the ongoing presence of the virus.

: The SARS-CoV-2 virus enters cells via a receptor called ACE2 . In many people with allergic asthma, the expression of this receptor is naturally lower, giving the virus fewer "doors" to enter through. Asthma May Not Boost Odds of Severe COVID-19

: Daily maintenance with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) —the standard treatment for asthma—may reduce the body's inflammatory response to the virus, potentially preventing the "cytokine storms" that lead to severe illness. A Note of Caution: Control is Key For most, the message is clear: staying consistent