Causal direction between respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis and asthma studied in monozygotic twins

Porntiva Poorisrisak, Liselotte Brydensholt Halkjaer, Simon Francis Thomsen, Lone Graff Stensballe, Kirsten Ohm Kyvik, Axel Skytthe, Peter Oluf Schioetz, Hans Bisgaard

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    Abstract

    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis has been associated with later development of asthma, wheezing, abnormal pulmonary function, and sensitization. Our aim was to determine the differential effect within monozygotic (MZ) twin pairs discordant for severe RSV bronchiolitis in infancy on the subsequent development of asthma, pulmonary function, and allergy.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftChest
    Vol/bind138
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)338-44
    Antal sider7
    ISSN0012-3692
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 1 aug. 2010

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