What Is Viral Asthma?

Viral asthma is asthma caused by a viral respiratory infection. This type of asthma, the inflammation and constriction of the airways, tends to be severe, occurs suddenly, and intensifies current asthma symptoms.

Causes of Viral Asthma

• Viral respiratory infections such as colds and the flu cause viral asthma.

Symptoms of Viral Asthma

• Symptoms of viral asthma are coughing, wheezing, chest tightening, pain, or pressure, trouble breathing and shortness of breath, constricted airways, rapid breathing, viral infection symptoms, increase in mucus, fatigue, and the presence of interleukin 10.

Complications of Viral Asthma

• Complications from viral asthma are lasting damage to the airways, death, severe difficulty breathing, hospitalization, and asphyxia.

Treatment of Viral Asthma

• Rest, plenty of fluids, bronchodilators, steroid inhalers, and oral steroids are the treatment options available to patients diagnosed with viral asthma.

Diagnosis of Viral Asthma

• There are home diagnostic tests available to detect viral asthma, or seek medical advice from a physician.

Warning

• The symptoms of viral asthma can be sudden and severe. See a doctor immediately if breathing problems persist or get worse.