The review covers 30 years of research linking infections to chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis, particularly focusing on how infections contribute to these conditions.
Recent findings show that infections increase the risk of asthma flare-ups and may lead to bronchiectasis in certain individuals.
The article also discusses the immune system's role in chronic lung diseases, along with the challenges in diagnosing and treating these conditions while suggesting areas for future research.