Identification of Asthma Causative Agent – Rhinovirus

The rhinovirus, otherwise known as the cold virus, is considered as the causative agent of asthma. Nearly 80% of all asthma attacks are caused by this cold virus, of which children are mostly affected. This viral asthma leads to chronic lung disease which in turn could be life-threatening.

• Source: India Times
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• June 20, 2018