Sex differences in the biology of different organ systems and the influence of sex hormones
in modulating health and disease are increasingly relevant in clinical and research areas …

Background Multiple levels of evidence support the role of genetics and the environment in
the pathogenesis of canine atopic dermatitis (AD). Objectives This review summarizes the …

Much research is being carried out into indoor exposure to harmful agents. This review
focused on the impact on children's health, taking a broad approach to the indoor …

Studies have provided significant evidence of the association between many indoor
pollutants and allergens and asthma morbidity, and have also demonstrated the efficacy of …

The role of allergen exposure in the development of allergic disease has been a matter of
considerable debate, and our understanding of the importance of allergens has evolved …

The early origins of asthma: who is really at risk? : Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical
Immunology The early origins of asthma: who is really at risk? : Current Opinion in Allergy and …

Background The prevalence of asthma has increased dramatically over the past several
decades. While hereditary factors are highly important, the rapid rise outstrips the pace of …

Current knowledge regarding the association between indoor mold exposures and asthma
is still limited. The objective of this case–control study was to investigate the relationship …

Furry animals cause respiratory allergies in a significant proportion of the population. A
majority of all mammalian allergens are spread as airborne particles, and several have been …

Wheezing and childhood asthma are not synonymous but rather comprise a heterogeneous
group of conditions that have different outcomes over the course of childhood. Most infants …