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Has there been any updated information on whether well controlled high blood pressure and well controlled mild intermittent asthma is an increased risk of poor outcome with covid 19? thanks.
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HBP, asthma -COVID19: As far as I know there are not trials that are randomizing some with HTN and asthma to usual are or new treatment. But you can go to NIH website to see if there are any in your area or the world.
Answered 4/23/2020
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