What they found
Researchers found that a family history of allergy significantly increased the risk of eczema, wheeze, and bronchiolitis. Higher absolute humidity showed a trend of lower risk for these conditions, while ozone exposure was positively associated with bronchiolitis risk specifically in boys.
What they studied
This study investigated the impact of meteorological conditions, ozone, and maternal/individual factors on childhood eczema, wheeze, and bronchiolitis in tropical Singapore. They tracked the first occurrence of these diseases in 1124 mother-child pairs.
Takeaways
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About this paper
This prospective birth cohort study followed 1124 mother-child pairs in tropical Singapore from 2009 to 2019. Researchers examined the first occurrence of eczema, wheeze, and bronchiolitis, considering meteorological conditions and outdoor air quality exposures from in utero to eight years of age.