Early fish introduction and neonatal antibiotics affect the risk of asthma into school age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The early introduction of fish has been reported to reduce the risk of wheezing disorder in early childhood, while broad-spectrum antibiotics in the first week have been associated with an increased risk. However, it is uncertain whether the effects remain into school age. The aim was to explore these risk factors for doctor-diagnosed asthma at 8 years.

Methods

Data were obtained from a prospective, longitudinal study of a cohort of children born in western Sweden. The parents answered questionnaires at 6 months and 1, 4.5 and 8 years of age. The response rate at 8 years was 80% of the questionnaires distributed (4051/5044), that is, 71% of the families entering the study (4051/5654).

Results

At 8 years, 5.7% reported current doctor-diagnosed asthma. Of the

SUBMITTER: Goksor E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3712479 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature