Article
Asthma risk factors.
International forum of allergy & rhinology - 1 Sept 2015
Toskala Elina, Kennedy David W
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood, with a current prevalence of 6% to 9%, but a prevalence that is increasing at an alarming rate. Asthma is a complex genetic disorder with strong environmental influence. It imposes a growing burden on our society in terms of morbidity, quality of life, and healthcare costs. Despite large-scale efforts, only a few asthma genes...
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