Air pollution and development of asthma, allergy and infections in a birth cohort
Brauer, M; Hoek, G; Smit, HA; de Jongste, JC; Gerritsen, J; Postma, DS; Kerkhof, M; Brunekreef, B
HERO ID
90691
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2007
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 90691 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2007 |
| Title | Air pollution and development of asthma, allergy and infections in a birth cohort |
| Authors | Brauer, M; Hoek, G; Smit, HA; de Jongste, JC; Gerritsen, J; Postma, DS; Kerkhof, M; Brunekreef, B |
| Journal | European Respiratory Journal |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 879-888 |
| Abstract | Few studies have addressed associations between traffic-related air pollution and respiratory disease in young children. The present authors assessed the development of asthmatic/allergic symptoms and respiratory infections during the first 4 yrs of life in a birth cohort study (n = approximately 4,000). Outdoor concentrations of traffic-related air pollutants (nitrogen dioxide PM(2.5), particles with a 50% cut-off aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 mum and soot) were assigned to birthplace home addresses with a land-use regression model. They were linked by logistic regression to questionnaire data on doctor-diagnosed asthma, bronchitis, influenza and eczema and to self-reported wheeze, dry night-time cough, ear/nose/throat infections and skin rash. Total and specific immunoglobulin (Ig)E to common allergens were measured in a subgroup (n = 713). Adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) per interquartile pollution range were elevated for wheeze (1.2 (1.0-1.4) for soot), doctor-diagnosed asthma (1.3 (1.0-1.7)), ear/nose/throat infections (1.2 (1.0-1.3)) and flu/serious colds (1.2 (1.0-1.4)). No consistent associations were observed for other end-points. Positive associations between air pollution and specific sensitisation to common food allergens (1.6 (1.2-2.2) for soot), but not total IgE, were found in the subgroup with IgE measurements. Traffic-related pollution was associated with respiratory infections and some measures of asthma and allergy during the first 4 yrs of life. |
| Doi | 10.1183/09031936.00083406 |
| Pmid | 17251230 |
| Wosid | WOS:000246409300007 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | ECRIB.Eur. Respir. J. 29: 879-888. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | air pollution; allergy; asthma; respiratory infections; vehicle emissions |
| Is Qa | No |
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