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Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Real Life Stories Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Washington Post Supplement Allergy Shots Drug Guide Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		SELECTED ARTICLES FROM THE RECENT LITERATURE 2008 September 27, 2007 Family history, environmental exposures in infancy and childhood asthma Summary Background - Asthma prevalence is increasing in US children with likely complex etiology factors. Findings - These factors were reviewed by Ly and Celedon of the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Maternal factors likely involve both genetic and environmental factors particularly in very young children. In utero exposures to environmental agents may be part of this effect. In comparison paternal asthma appears to be a determinant in asthma with onset past age 5 years. Environmental tobacco smoke exposure is a likely strong factor in the development/triggering of childhood asthma. Reference J Allergy Clin Immunol 2007;120:271-72 Editor's Comments This brief but perceptive Editorial highlights the etiologic complexities involved in childhood asthma.   BACK
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