Food consumption and risk of childhood asthma

Lumia, Mirka; Takkinen, Hanna‐Mari; Luukkainen, Päivi; Kaila, Minna; Lehtinen-Jacks, Susanna; Nwaru, Bright I.; Tuokkola, Jetta; Niemelä, Onni; Haapala, Anna‐Maija; Ilonen, Jorma; Simell, Olli; Knip, Mikael; Veijola, Riitta; Virtanen, Suvi Μ.

doi:10.1111/pai.12352

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“…Hence, foods may be introduced later to children who are already allergic [27,47,48] or have a family history of allergy [47,49]. However, we found no indications of reverse causation in our study based on a questionnaire sent to the parents in retrospect and, thus, we did not perform additional analyses on this matter.…”

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Late introduction of fish and eggs is associated with increased risk of allergy development – results from the FARMFLORA birth cohort

Jönsson

Barman

Brekke

et al. 2017

Food & Nutrition Research

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The prevalence of allergy is markedly low in children growing up on farms. An increasing number of studies indicate that the timing of food introduction may affect allergy development. We aimed to investigate if protection against allergy in farm environments may be mediated through differences in food-introduction practices between farm and non-farm families, using an explorative approach. Twenty-eight farm and 37 non-farm children were included in the FARMFLORA birth cohort. Practices of breastfeeding and introduction of formulas and complementary foods were collected by questionnaires at 6, 12, and 18 months of age. Allergy was diagnosed by pediatricians at 3 years of age. The only difference in food-introduction practices observed between farm and non-farm children was an earlier introduction of nuts in farmers (median month: 11 [IQR: 8–6] in farmers, 15 [12–19] in non-farmers). One farm child (4%) and 10 non-farm children (27%) were allergic at 3 years of age. Lower risk of allergy development was associated with early exclusive breastfeeding (continuous variable; OR = 0.59, 95% CI: 0.39–0.89), but also having received eggs (OR = 0.08, 95% CI: 0.13–0.54) and fish (logistic regression not applicable, P = 0.01 in likelihood ratio testing [χ2]) at 10 months of age or earlier compared to later. Our results were not affected by reverse causation, as judged by a questionnaire sent to the families in retrospect. Timing of introduction of complementary foods is unlikely to contribute to the lower risk of allergy among farm children. Although early exclusive breastfeeding was associated with a lower rate of allergy development, postponed introduction of complementary foods might increase the risk of developing allergy. Owing to the limited sample size, our results are only indicative, but support prior findings.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 64%

Late introduction of fish and eggs is associated with increased risk of allergy development – results from the FARMFLORA birth cohort

Jönsson

Barman

Brekke

et al. 2017

Food & Nutrition Research

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“…Of the remaining 34 potential studies, 11 full texts were deemed to be inappropriate (1 not intervention, 1 not asthma, 6 no full text available and 3 no English translation), leaving a total of 23 relevant studies. Specifically, 12 cross‐sectional, 2 case‐control and 9 cohort studies examining the effect of fish consumption on asthma symptoms in children.…”

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The role of fish intake on asthma in children: A meta‐analysis of observational studies

Papamichael

Shrestha

Itsiopoulos

et al. 2018

Pediatric Allergy Immunology

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“…Dietary intake in early life combined with atopy history may have an impact on the risk of developing asthma. In particular, milk restriction due to CMA significantly increased and mediated the association between food consumption and the risk of childhood asthma . On the other hand, a dietary restriction during infancy, in particular cow's milk, may influence later eating behavior and food preferences .…”

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“…In particular, milk restriction due to CMA significantly increased and mediated the association between food consumption and the risk of childhood asthma. 71 On the other hand, a dietary restriction during infancy, in particular cow's milk, may influence later eating behavior and food preferences. 72 An early and appropriate dietetic intervention is therefore important to monitor both the exclusion and reintroduction period.…”

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Food allergy and atopic dermatitis: Prediction, progression, and prevention

Mastrorilli

Caffarelli

Hoffmann‐Sommergruber

2017

Pediatric Allergy Immunology

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The rising burden of allergic diseases in childhood requires a compelling need to identify individuals at risk for atopy very early in life or even predict the onset of food allergy and atopic dermatitis since pregnancy. The development and clinical phenotypes of atopic diseases in childhood depend on a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors, such as allergen exposure, air pollution, and infections. Preventive strategies may include avoidance measures, diet supplements, and early complementary food introduction. Overall, the management of allergic diseases has been improving to date toward a patient's tailored approach. This review will cover the current understanding of risk factors, prediction, and management of food allergy and atopic dermatitis in childhood and discuss how these may contribute to the modification of the natural history of food allergy and atopic dermatitis.

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Food consumption and risk of childhood asthma

Abstract: To cite this article: Lumia M, Takkinen H-M, Luukkainen P, Kaila M, Lehtinen-Jacks S, Nwaru B, Tuokkola J, Niemel€ a O, Haapala A-M, Ilonen J, Simell O, Knip M, Veijola R, Virtanen SM. Food consumption and risk of childhood asthma. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2015: 26: 789-796

Cited by 18 publications

References 30 publications

Late introduction of fish and eggs is associated with increased risk of allergy development – results from the FARMFLORA birth cohort

Late introduction of fish and eggs is associated with increased risk of allergy development – results from the FARMFLORA birth cohort

The role of fish intake on asthma in children: A meta‐analysis of observational studies

Food allergy and atopic dermatitis: Prediction, progression, and prevention

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