OB/GYN resident dies of Covid-19 after being assigned to work in the ER

Actually the CDC says those with asthma or pulmonary fibrosis (having damaged or scarred lungs) **might be at increased risk/b for severe covid infection. Although subtle, that is different than saying there is insufficient evidence of increased risk of negative outcomes.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html#asthma

ETA: it is my understanding that some physicians are telling asthma patients, and others with history of lung infection, to be very careful and take extra precautions.