Early predictors of asthma.
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.
Peat
Jennifer K
JK
Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Sydney University Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia. JennifP2@chw.edu.au
Mellis
Craig M
CM
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