New insights into the prevention of viral infections in patients with bronchial asthma

Abstract

One of the main concepts today in the management of asthma is the control of the disease. Worldwide research suggests that viral respiratory infections are the most common cause of dyspnea and asthma exacerbations in children and adults. The purpose of our study was to prove the feasibility of using Rimantadine hydrochloride in patients with asthma, in order to prevent viral infections. Patients in the main group received complex therapy including Rimantadine hydrochloride, namely at a dose of 100 mg twice a day for 15 days. The majority of patients, namely 86.6 % (n=52), reported a deterioration in their health status in cases of acute respiratory infections and flu. Also, our patients in 81.6 % (n=49) cases complained of a prolonged reduction in the function of external respiration after the disease, in addition 48.3 % (n=29) of patients needed help from the doctor to decide on the change in therapy for more low step. Our study continued the flu epidemic of 2017–2018, we came to the conclusion about the incidence of viral infections such as influenza. So we have found that out of 30 patients in the main group, only 4 men were ill and the disease was not serious. Patients in the comparison group had more negative outcomes from 30 patients, 11 were ill, of which 7 patients were referred for emergency care or were hospitalized.