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Childhood asthma and fruit consumption.

B J Okoko1, P G Burney, R B Newson

  • 1Respiratory Epidemiology and Public Health Group, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, Emmanuel Kaye Building, Manresa Road, London SW3 6LR, UK.

The European Respiratory Journal
|February 16, 2007
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Children who eat bananas daily or drink apple juice may experience less wheezing. This study explored fruit consumption and asthma symptoms in primary school children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Health
  • Nutritional Epidemiology

Background:

  • Wheezing and asthma are common childhood respiratory issues.
  • Dietary factors, including fruit consumption, are being investigated for their potential role in respiratory health.
  • Previous research suggests a link between fruit intake and reduced risk of respiratory symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between fruit consumption (apples, bananas, oranges) and wheezing symptoms in primary school children.
  • To determine if specific fruit types or forms (e.g., fresh apples vs. apple juice) have differential effects on asthma symptoms.
  • To assess the relationship between fruit intake and current wheeze, ever wheeze, and ever asthma.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based survey of 2,640 primary school children aged 5-10 years in Greenwich, UK.

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  • Data collection via questionnaires on asthma symptoms and fruit consumption habits.
  • Statistical analysis, including controlling for confounding variables, to calculate odds ratios and confidence intervals for wheezing and asthma based on fruit intake.

    • Main Results:

    • Daily banana consumption was associated with reduced odds of current wheeze (OR 0.66) and ever wheeze (OR 0.69).
    • Daily consumption of apple juice from concentrate was associated with reduced odds of current wheeze (OR 0.53).
    • No significant associations were found for fresh apple consumption, other fruits, or orange juice with asthma symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Higher consumption of bananas and apple juice from concentrate may offer a protective effect against wheezing in children.
    • Dietary interventions focusing on specific fruit products could potentially play a role in managing childhood respiratory symptoms.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and elucidate the mechanisms behind the observed associations.