Smoke exposure, wheezing, and asthma development: A systematic review and meta-analysis in unselected birth cohorts

Summary Background The understanding of the role of smoking exposure in the induction of wheezing and asthma in children is important for prevention. Methods A systematic review of literature and a meta‐analysis were conducted to identify studies on unselected prospective birth cohorts. The effect o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric pulmonology 2015-04, Vol.50 (4), p.353-362
Hauptverfasser: Silvestri, Michela, Franchi, Sara, Pistorio, Angela, Petecchia, Loredana, Rusconi, Franca
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Background The understanding of the role of smoking exposure in the induction of wheezing and asthma in children is important for prevention. Methods A systematic review of literature and a meta‐analysis were conducted to identify studies on unselected prospective birth cohorts. The effect of exposure to maternal/parental smoking on the induction of current wheezing or asthma was evaluated in children aged 6 months,
ISSN:8755-6863
1099-0496
DOI:10.1002/ppul.23037