Asthma risk in children linked to household chemicals

seher — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:15:51 -0500

Women who use a lot of household cleaning products when they are pregnant or shortly after the birth of their baby, may be increasing the risk of their child developing asthma, suggests research from the Children of the 90s study.

Mothers' stress may increase children's asthma

harminka — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:49:56 -0600

Children whose mothers are chronically stressed during their early years have a higher asthma rate than their peers, regardless of their income, gender or other known asthma risk factors.