Background: Previous research has found relationships between specific indoor environmental
exposures and exacerbation of asthma. Objectives: In this review we provide an updated …

Fungi are ubiquitous microorganisms that are present in outdoor and indoor environments.
Previous research has found relationships between environmental fungal exposures and …

The current model of atopic asthma, the predominant phenotype, incorporates genetic and
environmental factors in the development of disease. Although genetic factors are less …

Rationale: Reducing asthma exacerbation frequency is an important criterion for approval of
asthma therapies, but the clinical features of exacerbation-prone asthma (EPA) remain …

Importance Many preschool children develop recurrent, severe episodes of lower respiratory
tract illness (LRTI). Although viral infections are often present, bacteria may also contribute …

Importance In asthma and other diseases, vitamin D insufficiency is associated with adverse
outcomes. It is not known if supplementing inhaled corticosteroids with oral vitamin D 3 …

Background Phenotypic presentations in young children with asthma are varied and might
contribute to differential responses to asthma controller medications. Methods The …

Background The effect of age on asthma severity is poorly understood. Objectives The
objective of this study was to compare the baseline features of severe and nonsevere asthma in …

Background: Skin testing and RASTs are the most commonly used methods for the diagnosis
of allergy. Questions remain, however, as to the accuracy of these tests, particularly with …

Background It is unclear whether asthma may affect susceptibility or severity of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children and how pediatric asthma services worldwide have …