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Marissa Hauptman1, Wanda Phipatanakul2
1Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA ; Division of Allergy and Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA ; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA ; Region 1 New England Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, Boston, MA, USA ; Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Asthma Research and Practice
|November 3, 2015
Summary
School environmental exposures are linked to pediatric asthma. This article reviews school-based programs and interventions to reduce childhood asthma illness.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Pediatric asthma remains a significant public health concern, with school environments potentially contributing to morbidity.
- Understanding the link between school-based environmental exposures and asthma exacerbations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between environmental exposures in schools and pediatric asthma morbidity.
- To review current and novel school-based asthma management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on school environmental factors and pediatric asthma.
- Analysis of school-based asthma education, therapeutic programs, and environmental interventions.
Main Results:
- Specific environmental exposures in schools can exacerbate pediatric asthma symptoms and increase healthcare utilization.
- Existing school-based programs show promise in mitigating asthma morbidity, but further research is needed.
Conclusions:
- Mitigating pediatric asthma morbidity requires a multi-faceted approach addressing school environmental exposures.
- Implementing evidence-based educational and environmental interventions in schools is key to improving outcomes for children with asthma.
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