Asthma UK Comment On Research Linking Pre-natal Stress And Asthma Development In Young Children
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Leanne Metcalf, Director of Research at Asthma UK, says: ‘There is now a broad spectrum of evidence which suggests that the pre-natal environment, including factors such as maternal stress and family history, can influence whether or not a child will go on to develop asthma symptoms. This study is important as it suggests that a newborn with a family history of asthma or allergy will respond more strongly to asthma triggers if their mothers have higher stress levels during pregnancy…
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Asthma UK Comment On Research Linking Pre-natal Stress And Asthma Development In Young Children
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