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Asthma
Researchers from University of Copenhagen, Asthma Center detail findings in asthma
May 18th, 2009
According to a study from Hellerup, Denmark, "Neonatal lung function is suspected to be associated with wheezy disorders, but little is known about risk factors for the early lung function. To study prenatal determinants of neonatal lung function." "This is a clinical, prospective birth cohort study of 411 newborns, the Copenhagen Prospective Study on Asthma in Childhood, in a single-center research clinic dedicated solely to this longitudinal birth cohort study. Lung function was determined at I month of age by infant spirometry (the raised volume rapid thoraco-abdominal compression technique) and bronchial responsiveness to methacholine by transcutaneous oxygen...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2009-05-18)
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