Fungi and pollen exposure in the first months of life and risk of early childhood wheezing

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Kim G. Harley · Center for Environmental Health

Janet M. Macher · California Department of Public Health

Michael Lipsett · California Department of Public Health

Paurene Duramad · University of California, Berkeley

N T Holland · University of California, Berkeley

SW Prager · California Allergy and Asthma Medical Group

Jeannette Ferber

Abstract

Children with higher exposure to spores and pollen in the first 3 months of life are at increased risk of early wheezing. This association is independent of other seasonal factors including ambient levels of particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter <or=2.5 microm and lower respiratory infections.

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Asthma and respiratory diseases Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Noise Effects and Management

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Published in: Thorax

Volume 64, Issue 4, pp. 353-358

DOI: 10.1136/thx.2007.090241

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Fungi and pollen exposure in the first months of life and risk of early childhood wheezing

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