Publications by authors named "Sarah Naughten"
Article Synopsis
- Asthma is the most prevalent chronic disease in children, with its development linked to early life exposures influencing immune system growth.
- Microbial and dietary factors, particularly linoleic acid found in Western diets, are being studied for their role in pediatric asthma onset and worsening symptoms.
- The review suggests a need for more research on the connection between linoleic acid metabolites and childhood asthma to better understand this relationship.
As wildfires increase in prevalence and intensity across California and globally, it is anticipated that more children will be exposed to wildfire smoke, and thus face associated adverse health outcomes. Here, we provide a concise summary of the respiratory effects of California's wildfires on pediatric healthcare utilization, examine global examples of wildfire smoke exposure within the pediatric population and associated physiological effects, and assess the efficacy of metrics used to measure and communicate air quality during wildfires within the United States and elsewhere.
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