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The Tobacco Reference Guide
by David Moyer, MD.


Chapter 6 Asthma, allergy, and smoke exposure

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In a study from Munich, Germany, maternal smoking during pregnancy or lactation was

associated with a 2.3-fold increase in the risk for atopic eczema in their babies.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 36:550, 1997

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Recovery by children after hospitalization for asthma is impaired by exposure to

tobacco smoke in the home. The recovery in these homes is characterized by more

respiratory symptoms and more need for asthma medications.

Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, February 1997, p. 135

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A review of 36 studies showed no overall significant association of passive smoking

with allergy skin test positivity, total serum IgE concentration, allergic rhinitis, or atopic

eczema.

Thorax 53: 117-123, 1998

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In a study from Munich, Germany, maternal smoking during pregnancy or lactation was

associated with a 2.3 fold increased risk of atopic dermatitis in their babies.

Reuters Health e Line, April 15, 1997

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Current smokers have an increased risk of sensitization and allergy to house dust

mite, as well as higher total IgE levels on average.

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, November 1999, p. 934

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In a study from California, asthmatic children who were exposed to ETS in the house

required intubation for severe asthma exacerbations much more often than asthmatic

children not exposed to passive smoke.

Annals of Allergy, December 1999, p. 572

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