Predicting the Long-Term Course of Asthma in Wheezing Infants Is Still a Challenge
Joint Authors
Amat, Flore
Pereira, Bruno
Petit, Isabelle
Labbe, André
Just, Jocelyne
Vial, Amandine
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
In recurrent wheezing infants, it is important to identify those likely to remain asthmatic in order to propose appropriate long-term management.
Objective.
To establish predictive factors for persistent asthma at adolescence in a population of recurrent wheezing infants.
Methods.
Retrospective study of 227 infants.
Inclusion criteria were age under 36 months, a history of at least three wheezing episodes assessed via a doctor-led ISAAC questionnaire and a standardized allergy testing programme.
At 13 years, active asthma was assessed by questionnaire.
Results.
Risk factors for asthma persisting into adolescence were allergic sensitization to multiple airborne allergens (OR 4.6, CI-95% (1.9–11.2) P=0.001), initial atopic dermatitis (OR 3.4, CI-95% (1.9–6.3) P<0.001), severe recurrent wheezing (OR 2.3, CI-95% (1.3–4.2) P=0.007), and hypereosinophilia ≥470/mm3 (OR 2.2, CI-95% (1.07–4.7) P=0.033).
Conclusion.
While it is still difficult to predict the long-term course of asthma, atopy remains the major risk factor for persistent asthma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amat, Flore& Vial, Amandine& Pereira, Bruno& Petit, Isabelle& Labbe, André& Just, Jocelyne. 2011. Predicting the Long-Term Course of Asthma in Wheezing Infants Is Still a Challenge. ISRN Allergy،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amat, Flore…[et al.]. Predicting the Long-Term Course of Asthma in Wheezing Infants Is Still a Challenge. ISRN Allergy No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Amat, Flore& Vial, Amandine& Pereira, Bruno& Petit, Isabelle& Labbe, André& Just, Jocelyne. Predicting the Long-Term Course of Asthma in Wheezing Infants Is Still a Challenge. ISRN Allergy. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476071
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476071