Children: community promotes asthma and allergy
The community has input into the effect of exposing children to early infections. This exhibition is her protector, for example by inducing a sort of immunity against the officers met before? Or conversely, is it harmful in increasing the risk of allergy and asthma?
1. Allergic manifestations in community
The answer to this question is difficult, so the results of published studies on this subject are contradictory. A new study provides convincing evidence.
This analysis focused on Swedish more than 10,000 children aged 1 to 6 years. Questionnaires were used to gather data on respiratory and allergic symptoms, family environment and the type of care for these children.
2. Increase gross symptoms of asthma and allergy
The conclusion is unequivocal, children cared for in institutions have many more symptoms of asthma and allergies than others. This dramatic increase is especially important in young children 1 to 4 years.
This result is in contradiction with many other epidemiological studies, which are also at the origin of the theory hygienist.
Thus, in the small community kept, allergic symptoms are potentiated in proportions ranging from 12% to 160%:
+ 33% of wheezing
+ 56% of nighttime cough
+ 23% of asthma
+ 15% of rhinitis
+ 75% of hay fever
+49% of eczema
+27% of allergic reactions to food
+160% hay
The type of care is associated with an increased risk of respiratory symptoms, eczema and allergic food reactions. In this study, the community does not give any sign of protection vis-à-vis the allergies in children 1 to 6 years.
In practice, to the extent possible, the development community should not be too early, and this, even if there is family history of asthma and allergy.
And of course, we must ensure that the immunization schedule is up to date …