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Home dampness, beta-2 adrenergic receptor genetic polymorphisms, and asthma phenotypes in children.
Environmental research - 1 Oct 2012
Wang I-Jen, Tsai Ching-Hui, Kuo Nai-Wei, Chiang Bor-Luen, Tung Kuan-Yen, Lee Yungling L
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BACKGROUND: Dampness in the home is a strong risk factor for respiratory symptoms and constitutes a significant public health issue in subtropical areas. However, little is known about the effects of dampness and genetic polymorphisms on asthma. METHODS: In 2007, 6078 schoolchildren were evaluated using a standard questionnaire with regard to information about respiratory symptoms and environmental exposure....
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