Asthma varies considerably across the life course. Childhood asthma is known for its overall
high prevalence with a male predominance prior to puberty, common remission, and rare …

Asthma and allergy are common conditions with complex etiologies involving both genetic
and environmental contributions. Recent genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) and …

The indigenous human microbiota is essential to the health of the host. Although the
microbiota can be affected by many features of modern life, we know little about its …

The human intestinal microbiota is essential to the health of the host and plays a role in
nutrition, development, metabolism, pathogen resistance, and regulation of immune …

The increase in cases of asthma and allergies has become an important health issue
throughout the globe. Although these ailments were not common diseases a few short …

Imbalance, or dysbiosis, of the gut microbiome of infants has been linked to an increased
risk of asthma and allergic diseases. Most studies to date have provided a wealth of data …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a major cause of death and morbidity
worldwide, is characterized by expiratory airflow limitation that is not fully reversible …

Epidemiology is the study of patterns and causes of diseases in defined populations. It uses
observational study designs, such as case control or cohort studies, to make inferences …

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data were used to describe 1980–2007 trends
among children 0 to 17 years of age and recent patterns according to gender, race, and age …

The nutritional requirements of preterm infants are unique and challenging to meet in
neonatal care, yet crucial for their growth, development and health. Normally, the gut …