High Pollen Counts May Lead To Development of Wheezing In Young Children

Infants with early exposure to high pollen counts are more likely to develop wheezing, one of the early symptoms of asthma, according to according to HealthDay.

A previous study had demonstrated demonstrated more wheezing if born in the fall and winter, which led to the hypothesis that it was exposure to respiratory virus that was responsible for higher asthma rates compared to babies born in the summer. While the research is not yet to the point to recommend preventive measures for babies born in the fall and winter, the researchers are continuing to look at how airborne allergens are linked to asthma.

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