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Review
. 2007 Apr;7(1):72-6.
doi: 10.1007/s11882-007-0033-z.

What is the role of virus vaccination in patients with asthma?

Herman J Bueving  1 , Johannes C van der Wouden
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Review

What is the role of virus vaccination in patients with asthma?

Herman J Bueving et al. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2007 Apr.

Abstract

It is estimated that viruses play a role in 30% to 80% of asthma exacerbations. Thus, virus vaccination in patients with asthma could play an important role in preventing asthma exacerbations and other complications. Influenza is the only agent for which a routine vaccine is currently available. This article discusses whether influenza vaccination in patients with asthma, based on the available evidence, is justified. Cost-effectiveness of (influenza) vaccination for patients with asthma is questionable. For the other major viruses involved, the present state of affairs is described. Although progress is being made, a vaccine may be available in the near future only for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Meanwhile, clinicians and patients should aim for an optimal treatment with the currently available asthma medication.

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