Cockroach Exposure, Independent of Sensitization Status, is Associated with Hospitalization for Asthma in Inner-city Children

Asthmatic children living in urban environments suffer disproportionately high asthma hospitalization rates; exposure to perennial allergens have been implicated, including cockroach and house dust mite (HDM), but data are limited.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2011-02, Vol.127 (2), p.AB174-AB174
Main Authors: Carlson, J.C, Rabito, F.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
Inner city
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Summary:Asthmatic children living in urban environments suffer disproportionately high asthma hospitalization rates; exposure to perennial allergens have been implicated, including cockroach and house dust mite (HDM), but data are limited.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.690