Are My Symptoms Due to Asthma or Lingering Effects of COVID?
Your continued wheezing and cough could be due to both your original asthma diagnosis and the lingering effects of your recent COVID-19 infection.
Several studies have shown that COVID-19 can worsen asthma if you had it before you got the virus. It can also significantly impact asthma control. Also, people with asthma have a higher risk of having post-COVID-19 respiratory symptoms for many weeks after infection. This includes cough and wheezing.
It is important to track both conditions to improve your lung health. Talk about your symptoms with your doctor. They can help you create an effective management plan.
John M. James, MD, is a board-certified allergist. He is also President of Food Allergy Consulting and Education Services, LLC. He has worked as a medical specialist in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology for over 30 years. Dr. James received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
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