The name of the disease that reduces the risk of coronavirus infection by one third has been announced. According to a study published by Israeli scientists on the portal ScienceDirect, patients with bronchial asthma have a lower risk of developing coronavirus. According to one of the authors of the work, Dr. Yudjin Merzo, there are three hypotheses that explain the results of experts. First, respiratory allergy is associated with a significant decrease in ACE2, which allows SARS-CoV-2 to enter the cell.
Second, most asthmatics use inhaled corticosteroids, which can reduce coronavirus replication. Scientists say that such patients are also affected by social factors. "They are more likely to follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health, including wearing masks, social distance and hygiene practices," Merzon said. Doctors believe that the study may be useful in making individual recommendations for specific people with a pre-existing condition