How to lower CRP and hs-CRP in an asthmatic patient?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am asthmatic and I do not get frequent attacks. But I am taking inhalers as a precaution. The doctor told me that due to low-grade inflammation, I am at high risk of getting COVID-19. I have asthma and allergy for one and a half years. So my doctor suggested me to take a C-reactive protein (CRP) test and it was more than 3 mg/L. How to reduce hs-CRP and CRP levels? Can I have cardiovascular risk? Do I need to take treatment to reduce hs-CRP and CRP levels? I am taking Montelukast, Desloratidine, and Budesonide formoterol inhaler. Is it a concern? I am concerned due to low-grade inflammation. I do not have a history of fever or viral infection. I have a lot of sneezing and exertional dyspnea without wheezing while climbing stairs. How to take care of my health? Do I need to be very careful due to COVID-19?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Your CRP (C-reactive protein) levels are high due to asthma. High values do not cause cardiovascular risk. In people with a chronic inflammatory disease like you, we can see high CRP levels. I can suspect cardiovascular risk when you have high cholesterol levels. You need to manage asthma better to reduce it. Take medications as prescribed and you will become better soon.