Asthma and Sleep Outcomes in Pediatric Urban Children with & without Atopic Dermatitis

Urban minority with asthma are at risk for poorly controlled asthma as well as poorer sleep outcomes. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is frequently present in children with asthma and can increase risk for poor quality sleep. Our study examined sleep and asthma outcomes in urban children with asthma and whether co-existing AD increased risk for poorer asthma outcomes and sleep quality.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - January 31, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Marcella Aquino, Sheryl Kopel, Shira Dunsiger, Daphne Koinis Mitchell Source Type: research