School exposure and asthma.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To provide a comprehensive overview of common school exposures and the association between school exposures and pediatric asthma morbidity. DATA SOURCES:A comprehensive literature review was performed using PubMed. STUDY SELECTIONS:Full-length, peer-reviewed studies published in English were considered for review. In vivo, in vitro, and animal studies were excluded. Studies of school exposure to cockroach, mouse, dust mite, dog, cat, molds, pollution, and endotoxin associated with asthma and asthma morbidity were considered. RESULTS:The current literature establishes an association between school exposure and pediatric asthma morbidity. There is a need for ongoing research to evaluate the effects of school-based environmental interventions on asthma morbidity. CONCLUSION:It is ev

SUBMITTER: Esty B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5942597 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature