Risk factors for multimorbidity in wheezing children: role of the phenotype

Conclusions: Different risk factors for multimorbidity were found in different wheezing phenotypes. Avoiding traffic and mould exposure would prevent multimorbidity in 40% of MTW and 29% of EVW.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Fasola, S., Bartolotta, G., Cilluffo, G., Malizia, V., Ferrante, G., Viegi, G., La Grutta, S. Tags: Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Source Type: research