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Asthma
Research shows atopy can lead to adult-onset asthma
April 21st, 2006
New research shows that hereditary predisposition to develop asthma (atopy) is a determining factor in new cases of adult-onset asthma and that avoiding allergens may help prevent adults from developing asthma. "Are atopy and specific IgE to mites and molds important for adult asthma'" is available in the March 2006 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), and online at the journal's web site. The JACI is the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). Researchers have long known that atopy is a strong determinant for the development of childhood asthma, but this study shows...
Source: Science Letter (2006-04-21)
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