Viral infections are closely linked to wheezing illnesses in children of all ages. Respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV) is the main causative agent of bronchiolitis, whereas rhinovirus (RV) is …

Allergic bronchial asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that is characterized by
symptoms like respiratory distress, chest tightness, wheezing, productive cough, and acute …

Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis.
RSV‐induced bronchiolitis has been associated with preschool wheeze and asthma in …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is amongst the most important pathogenic infections of
childhood and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although there have …

The airway epithelium acts as a frontline defense against respiratory viruses, not only as a
physical barrier and through the mucociliary apparatus but also through its immunological …

Viral respiratory tract infections are common and usually selflimited illnesses. For patients at
risk of asthma, or with existing asthma, viral respiratory tract infections can have a profound …

Viral respiratory tract infections are associated with asthma inception in early life and asthma
exacerbations in older children and adults. Although how viruses influence asthma inception …

Background An increased prevalence of asthma/recurrent wheeze (RW), clinical allergy and
allergic sensitisation up to age 13 years has previously been reported in subjects …

Rationale: Virus-induced wheezing episodes in infancy often precede the development of
asthma. Whether infections with specific viral pathogens confer differential future asthma risk …

Background Early life rhinovirus (RV) wheezing illnesses and aeroallergen sensitization
increase the risk of asthma at school age. Whether these remain risk factors for the …