Lots of questions remain and it is too early to conclude that asthma is not associated with increased risk of hospitalization among Covid-19 patients

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 14, 2020

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Source:

Does asthma raise Covid-19 risk? Research points to complex connection

Reference:
ASTHMA NOT ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK OF HOSPITALIZATION AMONG COVID-19 PATIENTS

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