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Risk factors for wheezing in early childhood across Europe. Practitioner Nov 2018;262(1820):8-10

Risk factors for wheezing in early childhood across Europe

22 Nov 2018Registered users

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), maternal smoking, day care attendance and male gender are important risk factors for wheezing in infants, a panEuropean study has confirmed. Food allergy and infant feeding practices were not associated with wheeze. The prevalence of wheezing varied widely between different European countries.

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