Longitudinal analysis of the impact of smoking exposure on atopic indices and allergies in early childhood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposure to smoking is recognized as a health hazard; however, a longitudinal analysis of the impact of smoking exposure in families on the allergic reactions related to childhood atopic diseases has not been well addressed.

Methods

Children who completed a three-year follow-up period from the birth cohort were included in this study. The history of smoking exposure was recorded, and the urine cotinine levels were measured at 1 and 6 months, and 1, 2, and 3 years of age. Specific IgE levels against food and mite allergens were measured at age 6 months, and 1, 2, and 3 years. Their relevance to family smoking exposure and the subsequent development of atopic diseases was also analyzed. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

SUBMITTER: Wang YW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10374959 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature