Background The role of vitamin D (VD) in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and asthma remains largely undetermined. In the present meta-analysis …

Vitamin D (VD) plays a crucial role in regulating calcium homeostasis, while the wealth of its
pleiotropic actions is gaining increasing research interest. Sufficient VD concentrations are …

Background Previous studies of prenatal phthalate exposure and childhood asthma are
inconsistent. These studies typically model phthalates as individual, rather than co …

Background Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) may increase risk
of pediatric asthma, but existing human studies are limited. Objectives We estimated …

Background Studies have linked prenatal maternal psychosocial stress to childhood
wheeze/asthma but have rarely investigated factors that may mitigate risks. Objective To …

Asthma is a heterogeneous pulmonary disease that has constantly increased in prevalence
over the past several decades. Primary symptoms include airway constriction, airway …

Since the publication of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Task Force reports on the
management of preschool wheezing in 2008 and 2014, a large body of evidence has …

Background Despite numerous studies investigating vitamin D, its impact on asthma is still
unknown. The aim of our meta-analysis is to analyze the vitamin D supplementation …

In recent years, our comprehension of the function of vitamin D has significantly evolved.
The ubiquitous presence of the vitamin D receptor (Vitamin D Receptor-VDR) in the body …

In conclusion, there is some overall evidence that maternal macro-and micronutrient intake
during pregnancy can affect allergic susceptibility in offspring, but specific recommendations …