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Role of viruses in wheezing and asthma: An overview - UpToDate

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Role of viruses in wheezing and asthma: An overview INTRODUCTION Viral respiratory tract infections are the most common cause of wheezing illnesses and asthma exacerbations in both children and adults [1-4]. In young children, infection with viral respiratory infections can induce symptoms of acute bronchiolitis, croup, and recurrent wheezing. Wheezing with viral infections, particularly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human rhinovirus (RV), may predispose infants and young children to develop asthma later in life [5-11]. RV and RSV are the most common viruses detected in wheezing…

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