[Asthma in infants and young children. Prevention, challenge of the 21st century?]

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P Le Roux1, F Toutain, B Le Luyer

  • 1Département de pédiatrie, groupe hospitalier, 55 bis, rue Gustave-Flaubert, 76600 Le Havre, France. pleroux@ch-havre.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|September 11, 2002
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Preventing infant asthma involves prenatal factors like maternal diet and smoke exposure. Prolonged breastfeeding and avoiding environmental allergens are key protective strategies for high-risk infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Allergology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Asthma prevention in infants and children is a significant public health concern.
  • Primary prevention strategies target prenatal and early life exposures.
  • The impact of infections and lifestyle on asthma risk remains debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current strategies for the primary prevention of infant and childhood asthma.
  • To highlight key factors influencing asthma development from conception through the first year of life.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on infant and childhood asthma prevention.
  • Analysis of factors including maternal exposures, breastfeeding, infections, lifestyle, and environmental measures.

Main Results:

  • Prenatal factors (maternal smoke, diet, allergen exposure) are crucial for primary prevention.
  • Prolonged breastfeeding demonstrates a protective effect against allergy and asthma development.
  • Environmental interventions like smoke avoidance and allergen reduction are recommended for high-risk infants.

Conclusions:

  • Early life interventions, including prenatal care and breastfeeding, are vital for asthma prevention.
  • Environmental control measures are essential for infants at high risk of developing asthma.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the role of infections and lifestyle in asthma etiology.

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