Outcome of Asthma and Wheezing in the First 6 Years of Life

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Authors

Wayne J. Morgan · University of Arizona

Debra A. Stern · University of Arizona

Duane L. Sherrill · University of Arizona

Stefano Guerra · University of Arizona

Catharine J. Holberg · University of Arizona

Theresa W. Guilbert · University of Arizona

Lynn M. Taussig ·

Abstract

Patterns of wheezing prevalence and levels of lung function are established by age 6 yr and do not appear to change significantly by age 16 yr in children who start having asthma-like symptoms during the preschool years.

Topics & Keywords

Asthma and respiratory diseases Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 172, Issue 10, pp. 1253-1258

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200504-525oc

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