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The September epidemic of asthma in Israel.

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The Journal of asthma, 46 (7): 652--655 (September 2009)
DOI: 10.1080/02770900902963102

Abstract

There is a characteristic increase in asthma exacerbations and admissions in September in the pediatric age group. This phenomenon might be explained by the increased exposure to respiratory viruses, to new allergen exposure in school or kindergarten, increased emotional stress due to start of the new school year, or poor compliance and withdrawal of treatment during the summer. Clinicians should consider administering prophylactic treatment for asthma in children before onset of the school year.

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