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- The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has raised concerns specifically for children with chronic lung diseases (CLD), which may pose additional risks during infection.
- A literature review was conducted focusing on studies involving children aged 0-18 with chronic respiratory conditions to assess the impact of COVID-19 on their health.
- While severe cases of COVID-19 in children are rare, pre-existing severe or poorly controlled chronic lung diseases can increase risk, and the psychological effects of pandemic-related restrictions have significantly affected these young patients.
Article Abstract
Background: since December 2019, the world has become victim of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The aim of our narrative review is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 in children suffering from chronic lung disease (CLD).
Methods: we searched the MEDLINE/Pubmed database using the terms "SARS-CoV-2" or "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus Diseases 2019"; AND "chronic lung diseases" or "chronic respiratory diseases" or "asthma" or "cystic fibrosis" or "primary ciliary dyskinesia" or "bronchopulmonary dysplasia"; and limiting the search to the age range 0-18 years.
Results And Conclusions: although COVID-19 rarely presents with a severe course in children, CLD may represent a risk factor; especially when already severe or poorly controlled before SARS-CoV-2 infection. On the other hand, typical features of children with CLD (e.g., the accurate adoption of prevention measures, and, in asthmatic patients, the regular use of inhaled corticosteroids and T2 inflammation) might have a role in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection. Moreover, from a psychological standpoint, the restrictions associated with the pandemic had a profound impact on children and adolescents with CLD.
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