Risk factors in wheezing infants

Some lifestyle factors may be important for the occurrence of wheezing and there are considerable differences around the world.Risk factors of wheezing were examined in 38 children (aged 6-24 months). Results were compared with healthy age-matched controls.Family history of atopy, asthma and eczematoid dermatitis, and parental and pregnancy smoking were all reported as being substantially more common in wheezing infants than in controls (P <...