Allergic asthma may diminish the immune response to respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to new research findings in the June 1 issue of the Journal of Immunology. "Our findings imply that the better your asthma is controlled, the more likely you are to have an appropriate response to a virus," noted the author in a written release. He also reported that these findings suggest that when the cold/influenza and allergy seasons collide, the immune response in individuals with allergic asthma may worsen their disease. "These findings [may] imply that allergic triggers associated with exposure to indoor allergens like pet dander and dust mites can potentially render cells deficient in responding to a virus," she said. They also explain why people with allergic asthma may experience asthma exacerbations when they acquire respiratory viral infections. . read more.
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