Relationships among Folate, Allergic Sensitization, Wheezing, and Asthma

Children at high risk of asthma and allergic disease based on parental histories were enrolled at birth into the Childhood Origins of ASThma (COAST) study and followed prospectively. 220 had plasma folic acid levels measured at 4 years of age to evaluate the relationships among folic acid levels and...

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2010-02, Vol.125 (2), p.AB55-AB55
Main Authors: Okupa, A.Y, Matsui, E.C, Gern, J.E, Jackson, D.J, Evans, M.D, Gangnon, R.E, Roberg, K.A, Tisler, C.J, Lemanske, R.F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Age
Allergies
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
Vitamin B
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Summary:Children at high risk of asthma and allergic disease based on parental histories were enrolled at birth into the Childhood Origins of ASThma (COAST) study and followed prospectively. 220 had plasma folic acid levels measured at 4 years of age to evaluate the relationships among folic acid levels and the development of wheezing, asthma, IgE levels and allergic sensitization.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.249