Asthma and risk factors in the first 6 years of life in a population-based cohort

Background The frequency of asthma increases in childhood and is associated with risk factors varying across age groups. aim our study was to assess the prevalence its first six years life. Methods Within scope Adana Pediatric Allergy Risk Factor (ADAPAR) birth cohort study, 203 infants that had experienced at least one wheezing attack during year life were followed for development until years. Additionally, 223 within same no attacks assigned control group. Results At end sixth year, 46 (22.7%) diagnosed use antibiotics mother pregnancy (OR: 2.98), presence allergic diseases 4.70) sibling (OR:2.11), atopy (OR:4.76), recurrence (OR:17.35) identified as asthma. Conclusions higher than other studies. Prevention infections an early can reduce