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- Childhood asthma is a prevalent issue globally, characterized by symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing, which can result in missed school and hospital stays.
- Environmental factors, including air pollution and pollen, play a significant role in the development of asthma and allergies, particularly during the early years of life.
- Indoor microbial exposures, such as endotoxins and glucans, are also linked to allergic diseases in children, highlighting the importance of understanding these environmental influences for better asthma diagnosis and treatment.
Article Abstract
Children around the world are continuing to develop and suffer from chronic lung diseases such as asthma. Childhood asthma commonly presents with recurrent episodes of cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing, all of which can lead to missed school days and hospitalization admissions. The role of environmental pollutants and aeroallergens has been increasingly recognized in relation to asthma etiology. We showcase the impacts of air pollution and pollen exposures in early life on childhood asthma and allergies through an epidemiologic perspective. We also examine the effects of indoor microbial exposures such as endotoxin and glucan on allergic diseases in schoolchildren as many spend most of their time in a household or classroom setting. Findings of this work can assist in the identification of key environmental factors in critical life periods and improve clinicians' diagnoses of asthma during early childhood.
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