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Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the word wheeze.

  2. 16. Air pollution, genetic susceptibility and inflammation : focusing on cardiovascular effects in adults and respiratory effects in children

    Author : Sviatlana Panasevich; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Air pollution exposure can induce low-grade systemic inflammation with consequences for both cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the effects of air pollutants on the development of complex inflammatory diseases (myocardial infarction and respiratory disease), and genetically determined susceptibility for these effects, using epidemiologic methodology. READ MORE

  4. 17. Lifestyle and allergy : in relation to viral infections and gut microbiota

    Author : Helena Marell Hesla; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Allergy-related diseases such as food allergy, eczema, asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis affect nearly half of Swedish children before twelve years of age and are more prevalent in populations with westernized lifestyle. Reduced microbial exposure very early in life is believed to play a crucial role for this increased risk. READ MORE

  5. 18. Phthalates: A Full Chain Story : Connecting phthalate sources, indoor dust, human intake, and airway symptoms in children

    Author : Anna-Sofia Preece; Carl-Gustav Bornehag; Malin Knutz; Huan Shu; Bruce Lanphear; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; children s health; endocrine disruption; exposure pathways; full chain model; human exposure; plasticizers; pregnancy; PVC; respiratory; SELMA study; Public Health Science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : Phthalates are widely used in a large number of consumer goods and building materials from which they can leach and contaminate the environment such as indoor dust and air. It is unclear how phthalate sources in our homes and indoor dust contribute to human intake and airway symptoms in children. READ MORE

  6. 19. Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution in Relation to Allergy and Asthma in Taiyuan, China

    Author : Zhuohui Zhao; Dan Norbäck; Jan Sundell; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Indoor air; China; School; Allergen; Dust; Microbial exposure; SO2; Air pollutants; Epidemiology; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD;

    Abstract : The aim was to study the prevalence of asthma, eczema, allergy and respiratory symptoms among pupils in Shanxi province, China, in relation to home and school environment and outdoor air pollution. In one study there was a low prevalence of self-reported asthma, eczema and pollen or pet allergy among pupils (9-20y). READ MORE

  7. 20. Infant feeding and allergy in children

    Author : Inger Kull; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Allergy; asthma; BAMSE; breastfeeding; children; diet; eczema; fish; food hypersensitivity; prevention; rhinitis; sensitisation; vitamin D;

    Abstract : Despite intensive research, the knowledge on causes behind the increase in allergic diseases among children is incomplete. Altered environmental exposures and changes in lifestyle have been hypothesised to play a role, including dietary intake. READ MORE