Maternal but not paternal BMI is associated with childhood wheeze and infant respiratory infections

Katy Pike (London, United Kingdom), Katy Pike, Ashley Rajappan, Hazel Inskip, Keith Godfrey, Jane Lucas

Source: International Congress 2016 – Early determinants of childhood asthma and allergy
Session: Early determinants of childhood asthma and allergy
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3304
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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