The effects of maternal smoking on early mucosal immunity and sensitization at 12 months of age

In this study, we examined the effects of maternal smoking as a major adverse exposure in early life, on mucosal immune function and allergen sensitization...

Authors:
Noakes P, Taylor A, Hale J, Breckler L, Richmond P, Devadason SG, Prescott SL

Authors notes:
Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2007;18:118-27

Keywords:
effects, maternal smoking, early mucosal immunity, sensitization at 12 months of age

Abstract:
With the dramatic rise in asthma and respiratory disease, there is an urgent need to determine the effects of common environmental exposures on early immune development. In this study, we examined the effects of maternal smoking as a major adverse exposure in early life, on mucosal immune function and allergen sensitization in the first year of life.