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Pediatric Asthma and Food Allergy

Authors: Haoquan Zhou, Chuanlin Dai, Jiahua Pan

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 8/2017

Abstract

Objective

To quantitatively summarize the evidence from observational studies on the relation between pediatric asthma and food allergy.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in Medline and EMBASE (August 2016). Two independent reviewers appraised the studies and extracted the estimates of interest. Methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Quality Assessment Tools. Data were pooled using random-effects meta-analysis.

Results

A total of 32 relevant studies were identified but only 8 studies met the inclusion criteria. Using random-effect model, food allergy showed strong association with asthma in children (OR = 2.87 [95% CI: 2.05–4.00]; P < 0.0001).

Conclusions

This study suggested that food allergy is associated with an increased risk of asthma in children.

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Title: Pediatric Asthma and Food Allergy
Authors: Haoquan Zhou
Chuanlin Dai
Jiahua Pan
Publication date: 01-08-2017
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 8/2017
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-017-2326-0

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Pediatric Asthma and Food Allergy

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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