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Factors associated with asthma in Albania

Alfred Priftanji, Etleva Qirko, M L Burr, J Layzell, Kristen L. Williams

Allergy · 2002 · 24 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

This survey provides limited evidence linking asthma with aspects of western lifestyle. It supports the hypothesis that opportunities for infection during early childhood and the consumption of fruit and vegetables protect against asthma.

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Thomas M. Ball, José A. Castro‐Rodríguez, Kent A. Griffith et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2000 · 944 citations