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- Title
Asthma at 8 years of age in children born by caesarean section.
- Authors
Roduit, C; Scholtens, S; de Jongste, J C; Wijga, A H; Gerritsen, J; Postma, D S; Brunekreef, B; Hoekstra, M O; Aalberse, R; Smit, H A
- Abstract
Caesarean section might be a risk factor for asthma because of delayed microbial colonisation, but the association remains controversial. A study was undertaken to investigate prospectively whether children born by caesarean section are more at risk of having asthma in childhood and sensitisation at the age of 8 years, taking into account the allergic status of the parents.
- Publication
Thorax, 2009, Vol 64, Issue 2, p107
- ISSN
1468-3296
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/thx.2008.100875