A Brief Note on Respiratory Infections and the Lung

[摘要] Respiratory infections are widespread mainly affecting the upper respiratory tract and are normally self-limiting and easily tolerated.However in high-risk asthma patients respiratory tract infections can cause severe symptoms and airflow restriction, which can be severe.Furthermore, when respiratory infections directly infect the lung, morbidity and even death can occur.With the on-going coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 the extent,effect, and contributions of respiratory infections to impairments in life-sustaining function of the lungs have been profoundly and severelyillustrated (SARS-CoV-2).The breakthroughs that have resulted have contributed to higher basic insights, increased identification andcomprehension of the impact of respiratory infections on the lung, and most importantly improved patient outcomes.

[学科分类] 药理学