Is self-reported history of eczema and hay fever a valid measure of atopy in those who report current asthma?

Risk factors for chronic respiratory diseases in middle age: 36-year follow up of the Tasmanian Asthma Study

This project will improve our understanding of the causes of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) in adults. CRDs are clearly a major public ..

WHAT GENES AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS CAUSE CHANGE IN CHRONIC RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS FROM CHILDHOOD TO ADULTHOOD?

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) are a major public health problem. It is known that CRDs change over time but we have no information on ..

How do your genes affect your risk of allergic diseases?

It is biologically plausible that the association of known environmental risk factors for asthma may be different for genetically susceptibl..

What increases the reactivity of airways in middle-age?

Increased airway reactivity (BHR) in middle-age increases the risk of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) in old age, which are recognised a..

PREDICTORS AND CONSEQUENCES OF ALLERGIES THAT IMPACT ON CHILDREN GETTING A HEALTHY START TO LIFE: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Allergic diseases prevent Australian children getting a healthy start to life by causing long term illnesses. This group of diseases include..