The effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on children with asthma-related symptoms: A tertiary care center experience.

Golan-Tripto Inbal Arwas NogaMichal S MaimonRomi BariMicha AviramDvir Gatt Goldbart Aviv

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2021)

Lockdown is associated with fewer ED visits for asthma exacerbation, probably due to; reduced exposure to viral infections and environmental allergens, decreased availability of primary physicians and families' reluctance to arrive to the ED. ED visits during lockdown were characterized by higher hospitalization rate and longer LOS.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emergency department
tertiary care
sars cov
lung function
coronavirus disease
primary care
allergic rhinitis
young adults
intensive care unit
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
acute respiratory distress syndrome