Primal Health Databank: Study

Entry No:0304
Title:Risk of childhood asthma and allergic rhinitis in relation to pregnancy complications
Author(s):Nafstad P, Magnus P, Jaakkola JJ., Adami HQ, Trichopoulos D, Adami HO, Trichopoulos D.
Reference:J Allergy Clin Immunol 2000; 106: 867-73.
Place of Study:Norway
Abstract:2531 children born in Oslo were followed up to age 4. The risk of asthma and rhinitis was increased following maternally related pregnancy complications (e.g.pre-eclampsia) and uterus related complications (e.g.ante partum hemorrhage and preterm contractions).
Keyword(s):allergic disease, asthma, atopy, birth complications, pre-eclampsia, preeclampsia, prematurity, toxemia
Discussion:This study is restricted to pre-school children
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