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Review

A Comprehensive Look at the Development of Asthma in Children

by
Ileana Diana Diaconu
1,†,
Veronica Gheorman
2,*,
Gabriela Adriana Grigorie
3,†,
Cristian Gheonea
4,†,
Tiberiu-Stefanita Tenea-Cojan
5,
Beatrice Mahler
6,
Ion Alexandru Voropanov
7,
Mihnea Cristian Firoiu
8,
Andreea Silvia Pîrvu
9,
Alexandru Bogdan Popescu
10 and
Renata Văruț
11
1
Department of Pediatric Pneumology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rareș 2 Str., 200349 Craiova, Romania
2
Department of Medical Semiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rareș 2 Str., 200349 Craiova, Romania
3
Department of Pneumology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rareș 2 Str., 200349 Craiova, Romania
4
Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rareș 2 Str., 200349 Craiova, Romania
5
Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, CFR Hospital of Craiova, Stirbei-Voda Str., 200374 Craiova, Romania
6
Department of Pneumology, Faculty of Medicine “Carol Davila”, “Marius Nasta” Institute of Pneumoftiziology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania
7
Department of Pediatric Pneumology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Marius Nasta” Institute of Pneumoftiziology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania
8
Department of Urology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Sos. Fundeni nr. 258, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
9
Department of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
10
Radiology Department, Targoviste County Emergency Hospital, Tudor Vladimirescu 48 Str., 130083 Targoviste, Romania
11
Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Petru Rareş Street 2-4, 200349 Craiova, Romania
 
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Children 2024, 11(5), 581; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11050581
Submission received: 20 March 2024 / Revised: 1 May 2024 / Accepted: 9 May 2024 / Published: 11 May 2024
(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)
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Abstract

Asthma, a prevalent chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of children globally, presents a significant health challenge. This review critically examines the developmental pathways of asthma in children, focusing on genetic, environmental, and early-life determinants. Specifically, we explore the impact of prenatal and postnatal factors such as maternal smoking, nutrition, respiratory infections, and allergen exposure on asthma development. Our analysis highlights the intricate interplay of these influences and their contribution to childhood asthma. Moreover, we emphasize targeted strategies and interventions to mitigate its burden, including genetic counseling for at-risk families, environmental modifications to reduce triggers, and early-life immunomodulation. By delving into these preventive measures and interventions, our review aims to provide actionable insights for healthcare professionals in developing tailored strategies to address the complexities of childhood asthma. In summary, this article offers a detailed examination of asthma development in children, aiming to enhance understanding and inform efforts to reduce its burden through targeted interventions.
Keywords: childhood asthma; genetic predisposition; environmental factors; early-life influences; prenatal care; preventive measures; respiratory health; allergen exposure; maternal smoking; immunomodulation childhood asthma; genetic predisposition; environmental factors; early-life influences; prenatal care; preventive measures; respiratory health; allergen exposure; maternal smoking; immunomodulation

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Diaconu, I.D.; Gheorman, V.; Grigorie, G.A.; Gheonea, C.; Tenea-Cojan, T.-S.; Mahler, B.; Voropanov, I.A.; Firoiu, M.C.; Pîrvu, A.S.; Popescu, A.B.; et al. A Comprehensive Look at the Development of Asthma in Children. Children 2024, 11, 581. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11050581

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Diaconu ID, Gheorman V, Grigorie GA, Gheonea C, Tenea-Cojan T-S, Mahler B, Voropanov IA, Firoiu MC, Pîrvu AS, Popescu AB, et al. A Comprehensive Look at the Development of Asthma in Children. Children. 2024; 11(5):581. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11050581

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Diaconu, Ileana Diana, Veronica Gheorman, Gabriela Adriana Grigorie, Cristian Gheonea, Tiberiu-Stefanita Tenea-Cojan, Beatrice Mahler, Ion Alexandru Voropanov, Mihnea Cristian Firoiu, Andreea Silvia Pîrvu, Alexandru Bogdan Popescu, and et al. 2024. "A Comprehensive Look at the Development of Asthma in Children" Children 11, no. 5: 581. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11050581

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Diaconu, I. D., Gheorman, V., Grigorie, G. A., Gheonea, C., Tenea-Cojan, T.-S., Mahler, B., Voropanov, I. A., Firoiu, M. C., Pîrvu, A. S., Popescu, A. B., & Văruț, R. (2024). A Comprehensive Look at the Development of Asthma in Children. Children, 11(5), 581. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11050581

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