Interventions for autumn exacerbations of asthma in children

Asthma exacerbations in school-aged children peak in autumn [2]. The peak follows shortly after the summer school holiday; occurring in September in the Northern Hemisphere [3] and February in the Southern Hemisphere [4]. This likely reflects a combination of risk factors, including poor treatment adherence, increased allergen and viral exposure, and altered immune tolerance [5]. Asthma admissions during the month when children return to school account for approaching a quarter of the annual total [6].
Source: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research