The asthma epidemic

Article Abstract:

A survey data on the increase in the prevalence of asthma in Western countries was investigated to determine the causal relations to factors such as air pollution, obesity, diet, and exposure to infections, antibiotics, and allergens, including exposures at very young ages. There are few truly justified recommendations for the prevention of asthma, but avoidance of passive and active exposure to smoke is warranted as evidence strongly suggests a causal link between exposure to smoke and the onset of asthma.

Antibiotics, Obesity, Air pollution

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Day care, siblings, and asthma - please, sneeze on my child

Article Abstract:

The increased incidence of asthma, wheezing, and other atopic diseases among children may be traced to insufficient exposure to disease-causing microbes in early childhood. The increased immediate risk of respiratory infections from exposure to sick siblings and other children in day-care facilities may be balanced by a long-term reduction in the risk of reactive airway diseases.

Editorial, Development and progression, Children, Environmental aspects, Communicable diseases, Immunity, Immunity (Physiology), Child health, Day care centers

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Leukotrienes

Article Abstract:

The developments that took place in the study of leukotrienes are analyzed. Results conclude that leukotrienes are naturally produced eicosanoid lipid mediators responsible for number of effects of asthma and allergies playing crucial role in different diseases.

Science & research, Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Cancer, Leukotrienes

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