Is asthma prevalence still increasing?
Increased awareness of asthma in society and altered diagnostic practices makes evaluation
of data on prevalence change difficult. In most parts of the world the asthma prevalence …
of data on prevalence change difficult. In most parts of the world the asthma prevalence …
Allergy to furry animals: new insights, diagnostic approaches, and challenges
The prevalence of allergy to furry animals has been increasing, and allergy to cats, dogs, or
both is considered a major risk factor for the development of asthma and rhinitis. An …
both is considered a major risk factor for the development of asthma and rhinitis. An …
The relevance of tick bites to the production of IgE antibodies to the mammalian oligosaccharide galactose-α-1, 3-galactose
…, KM Kocan, JV Fahy, LW Nganga, E Ronmark… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2011 - Elsevier
Background In 2009, we reported a novel form of delayed anaphylaxis to red meat that is
related to serum IgE antibodies to the oligosaccharide galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal). …
related to serum IgE antibodies to the oligosaccharide galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal). …
[HTML][HTML] Health-related quality of life is related to COPD disease severity
E Ståhl, A Lindberg, SA Jansson, E Rönmark… - Health and quality of life …, 2005 - Springer
Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between health-related
quality of life (HRQL) and disease severity using lung function measures. Methods A survey …
quality of life (HRQL) and disease severity using lung function measures. Methods A survey …
Effect of cat and dog ownership on sensitization and development of asthma among preteenage children
MS Perzanowski, E Rönmark… - American journal of …, 2002 - atsjournals.org
An inverse relationship has been proposed between exposure to high quantities of cat allergen
at home and both asthma and cat allergy. First- and second-grade children from Luleå, …
at home and both asthma and cat allergy. First- and second-grade children from Luleå, …
Remission and persistence of asthma followed from 7 to 19 years of age
…, A Bjerg, B Forsberg, B Lundbäck, E Rönmark - …, 2013 - publications.aap.org
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To date, a limited number of population-based studies
have prospectively evaluated the remission of childhood asthma. This work was intended to …
have prospectively evaluated the remission of childhood asthma. This work was intended to …
Seven-year cumulative incidence of COPD in an age-stratified general population sample
A Lindberg, B Eriksson, LG Larsson, E Rönmark… - Chest, 2006 - Elsevier
Aim To estimate the cumulative incidence of COPD and risk factors related to the development
of COPD, including evaluation of the relationship between Global Initiative for Chronic …
of COPD, including evaluation of the relationship between Global Initiative for Chronic …
Time trends in asthma and wheeze in Swedish children 1996–2006: prevalence and risk factors by sex
A Bjerg, T Sandström, B Lundbäck, E Rönmark - Allergy, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Recent data suggest that the previously rising trend in childhood wheezing
symptoms has plateaued in some regions. We sought to investigate sex‐specific trends in …
symptoms has plateaued in some regions. We sought to investigate sex‐specific trends in …
Eczema among adults: prevalence, risk factors and relation to airway diseases. Results from a large‐scale population survey in Sweden
EP Rönmark, L Ekerljung, J Lötvall… - British Journal of …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background In contrast to asthma and rhinitis, few studies among adults investigating the
prevalence and risk factors of eczema have been published. Objectives To investigate the …
prevalence and risk factors of eczema have been published. Objectives To investigate the …
Family history of asthma and atopy: in-depth analyses of the impact on asthma and wheeze in 7-to 8-year-old children
OBJECTIVES. Development of asthma in children is influenced by interactions between genetic
and environmental factors. It is unclear whether paternal or maternal histories of disease …
and environmental factors. It is unclear whether paternal or maternal histories of disease …