The role of breastfeeding, diet and nutritional status in the development of asthma and atopy

In many populations, the prevalence of asthma and atopy has increased in recent years. As a result, both conditions have become major public health problems. The possible influence of nutrition-related factors has been demonstrated in an increasing number of studies. Information regarding the role o...

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Published in:Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia 2007-07, Vol.33 (4), p.454-462
Main Authors: Schneider, Aline Petter, Stein, Renato Tetelbom, Fritscher, Carlos Cezar
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Asthma - etiology
Asthma - immunology
Breast Feeding - adverse effects
Contraindications
Diet - adverse effects
Humans
Hypersensitivity - etiology
Hypersensitivity - immunology
Life Style
Maternal Behavior
Milk, Human - immunology
Nutritional Status
Obesity - complications
Oxidative Stress
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Summary:In many populations, the prevalence of asthma and atopy has increased in recent years. As a result, both conditions have become major public health problems. The possible influence of nutrition-related factors has been demonstrated in an increasing number of studies. Information regarding the role of breastfeeding, diet, nutritional status (obesity in particular), as well as regarding the immunologic responses triggered, helps to improve our understanding of the correlation between oxidative stress, bronchial inflammation, and the development of atopic and asthma symptoms. The article presents a review of the published literature on the relationships established between and among nutrition, asthma, and atopy over the last two decades.
ISSN:1806-3756
DOI:10.1590/s1806-37132007000400016