title: Early predictors of asthma.
abstract: A number of recent cohort and cross-sectional studies have contributed substantial knowledge to factors that influence the early development of asthma. Here, we summarize the recent evidence for the role of early life events such as prenatal factors, infections, diet and allergen exposure, and discuss the implications for future preventative strategies.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Sydney University Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia. JennifP2@chw.edu.au
authors.forename: Jennifer K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Peat
authors.forename: Craig M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Mellis
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004485:Eczema / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D018811:Maternal Exposure; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013997:Time Factors