The Impact of Outdoor Autoallergen Exposure on Asthma Exacerbations in Children and Adolescents

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic condition usually diagnosed in childhood and an important public health concern. We do not fully understand what triggers an asthma attack, although outdoor pollen and moulds may be important. This project will establish the relative importance of pollen and moulds in triggering asthma attacks among Australian children. It will fill gaps in our knowledge of environmental triggers of asthma. Such knowledge will improve asthma management and ultimately public health.

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Background Childhood asthma is a significant public health problem and severe exacerbations can result in diminished quality of li..