Asthma and atopy in children born by caesarean section: effect modification by family history of allergies – a population based cross-sectional study

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Authors

Ourania Kolokotroni · University of Nicosia

Nicos Middleton · Cyprus University of Technology

Marina Gavatha · Archbishop Makarios III Hospital

Demetris Lamnisos · Cyprus University of Technology

Kostas Ν. Priftis · University General Hospital Attikon

Panayiotis K. Yiallouros · Cyprus University of Technology

Abstract

Birth by C/S is associated with asthma and atopic sensitization in childhood. The association of C/S and atopy appears more pronounced in children with family history of allergies.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Pregnancy and Medication Impact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Pediatrics

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 179-179

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-12-179

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