Asthma in children of mothers with systemic lupus erythematosus and the role of preterm birth

ConclusionPrevalent maternal SLE during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of asthma in the offspring. While preterm birth can explain a fair proportion of this association, additional unidentified mechanisms are also likely to play a role.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 10, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Marios Rossides, Cathina Nguyen, Elizabeth V. Arkema, Julia F. Simard Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research