Cold temperature and low humidity are associated with increased occurrence of respiratory tract infections

Summary Objective The association between cold exposure and acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) has remained unclear. The study examined whether the development of RTIs is potentiated by cold exposure and lowered humidity in a northern population. Methods A population study where diagnosed RTI...

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Veröffentlicht in:Respiratory medicine 2009-03, Vol.103 (3), p.456-462
Hauptverfasser: Mäkinen, Tiina M, Juvonen, Raija, Jokelainen, Jari, Harju, Terttu H, Peitso, Ari, Bloigu, Aini, Silvennoinen-Kassinen, Sylvi, Leinonen, Maija, Hassi, Juhani
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