COVID-19 and allergies: A mini review

Abstract

There has been concern that patients with asthma may develop more severe disease as a result of the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Recent studies towards the exploration of the clinical aspects of COVID-19 have opened up a new postulation citing that people with minor allergies particularly food allergies have reported to possess lower chances of being infected. This postulation is cited more specifically for food allergies and asthma. However, the research on the validity of the postulation has not been done significantly and therefore the currently available literature does not provide a vivid elucidation of this association. Thus, this article highlights the current gaps and loopholes present in the current literature to give an impetus to the future researches considering to establish the possible connection between the pathobiology of COVID with allergic problems. It also discusses the possible interventions of the postulation in detail in coordination with the currently available confirmations. It will help in understanding the susceptibility and risk factors associated with the SARS-Cov2 virus disease which would eventually lead to the development of novel treatments and therapeutics for allergic conditions and COVID-19 disease.