COVID-19 Explained Part 2: Who is at risk? Kids with asthma? What about testing and treatment?

Dr. Amy Fan, board certified pediatrician and the founder of Kinder, explains the COVID-19 Pandemic in an exclusive video series with evidence based information and recommendations, including guidelines specific to children and families.

Kinder is the first and only full clinic-level pediatric primary care clinic, committed to re-designing healthcare that is personal, home-based, in a way that fits into family's lives

In addition to our full membership that offers a remote exam solution, Kinder is now offering an urgent care consult membership as part of our efforts to continue making healthcare accessible from home as part of the fight against COVID-19.

To learn more about how to access pediatric care from home in this time of crisis, visit

[aisling]

This was brilliant because I'm 13 and I have always had asthma and I was just curious about the effects

[dee]

I’m 21 and have had asthma my whole life, otherwise I’m very active and healthy. Do you know anything about the effect COVID-19 has my age group with asthma?

[Velo]

You really deserve more than a “Thumbs Up”. I love your tone, voice, and explanation. I don’t mean the latter two in a sexual way. Often people who do these videos are not easy to follow. Moreover you provide facts and knowledge. And just that, without convoluted terminology. Thanks for sharing your professionalism.

[emilyelizabeth]

I have very bad and not controlled asthma, I am in quarantine since almost 3 months I am relaxed because it doesn't help to get anxiety attacks over it. But thank you for this video because my parents are very worried

[AnArchivedChannel]

You know what makes my asthma worse?

NEIGHBORS SMOKING 24/7 EVERY DAY!

[JJJ-kpis]

I have asthma, very afraid of the virus because my condition.😶 Any suggestion?
... I have to work with the public???
I explained to my employer the CDC rules they know I am in a high risk . Not sure what to do.

[popland]

I was diagnosed with asthma at 4, symptoms vanished at 16 and at around 28 it returned. I'm on stronger inhalers now than when I was a child. My last asthma attack was last year, however it was before my doctor figured out which inhalers to use.

[cashcarti]

I am 18 with very mild/seasonal asthma. Should I be worried about being higher risk? I’ve heard from other physicians that only if you have severe asthma, you are at higher risk.

[jannat]

My only daughter has long time bronchitis, somethings its turns like asthma, she is only 5 years old.I want to ask... How much COVID-19 is dangerous for her ?? What should I give her for increase immunity system?? What will be her treatment??
Please ans... From Bangladesh

[dgold]

Hopefully more data comes out soon because Im 16 and have mild asthma and I’m still concerned

[aaronsiimon]

I am 11 and i have asthma. Is it dangerous for me?

[squibbypeash]

I am 15. I have been hospitalized for my asthma multiple times my doctors say I have severe asthma . Since i have moved to Colorado it has gotten better thankfully. I am very very scared.about my asthma and the risk of.getting sick.

[RACING]

Got asthma, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure.

[hisoka]

I'm 14 years old and terrified. I've almost died from the past after getting the flue because of how severe my asthma is. Not to mention literally my entire family has asthma so if I got it we would alll be really sick :(

[ulisestinoco]

Hello Dr Amy. I’m 35 with asthma and boarder line of a diabetic. My question is. Have you seen or heard of anyone testing positive with COVID19 and having asthma? If so, what’s there condition. I’m just really concerned if I could survive this virus.

[carmelaharnandez]

Hi! I’m scared 😣 I’m 11 with asthma and I have asthma attacks almost every year the doctor said because when the seasons change my body needs to get used to it. But I’m still scared of coronavirus 🥺

[rubihernandez]

Im 19 years old with bronchial asthma and just found out I have covid 19, I am on my 7th day of symptoms. I’m very scared.

[Yolkwastaken]

So I’m 16 about to turn 17 and I have Mild persistent asthma, if I catch COVID will I be more at risk to die? or be put on to a ventilator?

[johnzombi]

Info is confusing I have asthma and mild copd and also on immunosuppressant drugs (simponi golimumab) but no one has mentioned if I am high risk or not.

[casadare]

I live in switzerland im a nurse and working but my whole life i had asthma and i had so much times pneumonia do you think im in risk more than others?