Risk factors for persistent wheezing in young children*1

Ferriani, Virgínia Paes Leme; Silva, J.M.; Camara, A.A.; Tobias, K. R. C.; Macedo, Izolete Santos; Cardoso, Maria Regina Alves; Arruda, Eurico; Platts-Mills, T.A.E.; Arruda, L. Karla

doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2003.12.338

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“…Follow-up of these children for 2 years after the index wheezing episode showed that viral infection was not a risk for persistent wheezing. On the other hand, early sensitization particularly to mites and cockroach, at 2-4 years of age, and exposure to high levels of cockroach allergen in the home in the first 2 years of life were both strong and independent risk factors for persistence of wheezing [73]. Previous studies in Brazil showed that daycare centers and schools, in addition to homes, are sources of significant exposure to mite and cockroach allergens, which might contribute to sensitization [74 ,75].…”

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