Racial differences in odds of asthma exacerbations among Aspergillus fumigatus-sensitized adults with asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic sensitization to mold is a risk factor for poor asthma outcomes, but whether it accounts for disparities in asthma outcomes according to race or socioeconomic status is not well-studied.

Objective

To identify factors associated with allergic sensitization to molds and evaluate associations of sensitization to molds with asthma exacerbations after stratifying by race.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults with asthma who had an outpatient visit to a large health system between January 1, 2017 and June 30, 2023 and received aeroallergen testing to Aspergillus fumigatus, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Cladosporium. We used logistic regression models to evaluate factors associated with mold sensitization and the effect of mold sensi

SUBMITTER: Gleeson PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12074676 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature