Publications by authors named "Marleena Tulkki"
Rhinovirus (RV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are common causes of bronchiolitis. Unlike an RSV etiology, an RV etiology is associated with a markedly increased risk of asthma. We investigated the cytokine profiles of RV- and RSV-induced first wheezing episode and their correlation with prognosis.
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- The study investigated how the COVID-19 pandemic affected asthma outcomes in children, comparing data from asthmatic children to non-asthmatic children.
- Results showed that during the pandemic, children with asthma had fewer respiratory infections, emergency visits, and hospitalizations, with a significant number experiencing improved asthma control.
- The findings suggest that reduced exposure to asthma triggers and better treatment adherence may have contributed to these improvements, highlighting the potential for environmental control to enhance childhood asthma management.