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Early wheezing and breast feeding

E Porro1, L Indinnimeo, G Antognoni

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Rome, Italy.

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Breastfeeding may protect infants from severe early wheezing, particularly in the first month of life. Longer breastfeeding durations might delay wheezing onset but not prevent it entirely.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The protective role of breastfeeding against infant illnesses, including bronchiolitis and wheezing, remains debated.
  • Previous research suggests potential benefits in reducing illness severity and morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between breastfeeding and the severity of early wheezing in infants under two years old.
  • To explore breastfeeding's potential protective or delaying effects on wheezing symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 266 early wheezing patients and 199 controls.
  • Analysis of breastfeeding duration and its correlation with wheezing severity, while accounting for socioeconomic, environmental, and atopic factors.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in overall breastfeeding rates between wheezing infants and controls.
  • Infants breastfed for at least one month showed less severe wheezing symptoms.
  • Breastfeeding appeared protective in the first month but potentially delaying in subsequent months.

Conclusions:

  • Breastfeeding may offer protection against severe early wheezing, especially within the initial month of life.
  • The duration and timing of breastfeeding influence its effect on wheezing severity and onset.

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