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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedLouisias M, Ramadan A, Naja AS
The effects of the environment on asthma disease activity.
This study discusses environmental factors that trigger or aggravate symptoms of asthma in children. Biological and physical factors include allergens, microbiome, endotoxin, genetics and pollution. Psychosocial environmental factors include stress, neighborhood safety, housing and discrimination. Control of these factors help to reduce prevalence and severity of asthma.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Louisias M, Ramadan A, Naja AS .
The effects of the environment on asthma disease activity.
Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2019 May;39(2):163-75. doi: 10.1016/j.iac.2018.12.005..
Keywords: Asthma, Children/Adolescents, Respiratory Conditions, Risk, Social Determinants of Health