Asthma and food allergy in children : is there a connection or interaction ?

• Main Authors: Carlo eCaffarelli (Author), Marilena eGarrubba (Author), Chiara eGreco (Author), Carla eMastrorilli (Author), Carlotta ePovesi Dascola (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This review explores the relationship between food allergy and asthma. They can share the same risk factors, such as parental allergy, atopic eczema and allergen sensitization and they often coincide in the same child. Coexistence may negatively influence the severity of both conditions. However, it...