Asthma and Lung Function in Adulthood after a Viral Wheezing Episode in Early Childhood

ConclusionCases with RV‐ and RSV‐induced early‐childhood wheezing had increased risk for asthma in adulthood, and RV‐positive cases had significantly higher FENO values than RSV‐positive cases and controls. Compared to controls RV‐positive cases showed more bronchial reactivity, and RSV‐positive cases showed lower FVC before bronchodilation in lung function testing. Clinical relevanceChildren with RV‐ or RSV‐induced wheezing in early childhood have an increased risk for asthma and lung function abnormalities in adulthood.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Original Article ‐Asthma and Rhinitis Source Type: research