Asthma and food allergy in children : is there a connection or interaction ?

This review explores the relationship between food allergy and asthma. They can share the same risk factors, such as parental allergy, atopic eczema and allergen sensitization and they often coincide in the same child. Coexistence may negatively influence the severity of both conditions. However, it...

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Published in:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Main Authors: Carlo eCaffarelli, Marilena eGarrubba, Chiara eGreco, Carla eMastrorilli, Carlotta ePovesi Dascola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-04-01
Subjects:
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
IgE
Children
food allergy
wheezing
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2016.00034/full

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