Open AccessPersistence of atopic effects on airway calibre and bronchial responsiveness in older adults
Author(s) -
D. S. Renwick,
Martin J. Connolly
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/26.6.435
Subject(s) - medicine , atopy , asthma , methacholine , bronchial hyperresponsiveness , immunoglobulin e , eosinophil , population , allergy , immunology , respiratory disease , lung , antibody , environmental health
he relationships between atopy and chronic airflow obstruction and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in adults are unclear. We measured airways calibre (FEV1), bronchial responsiveness, eosinophil count and total serum IgE in a random population sample of adults aged 45 years or older.
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