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Editorial
. 2024 Feb;153(2):398-400.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.09.004. Epub 2023 Sep 15.

The spectrum of environmental disparities in asthma

Anna M Zhang  1 , Tina M Banzon  2 , Wanda Phipatanakul  3
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Editorial

The spectrum of environmental disparities in asthma

Anna M Zhang et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2024 Feb.
No abstract available

Keywords: Asthma; air pollution; cat; cockroach; disparities; dog; dust mite; mold; mouse; psychosocial stress; radon; secondhand smoking; urban housing.

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Disclosure of potential conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no relevant conflicts of interest.

Figures

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FIG 1.
Outcomes of select randomized control trials that investigated the effects of single or multifaceted environmental allergen remediation strategies on asthma symptoms. FEF25-75, Forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of vital capacity; HEPA, high-efficiency particulate air; IPM, integrated pest management.
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