Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identifies three new risk loci for atopic dermatitis

…, JC de Jongste, RJP van der Valk, M Wjst, R Jogi… - Nature …, 2012 - nature.com
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a commonly occurring chronic skin disease with high heritability.
Apart from filaggrin (FLG), the genes influencing atopic dermatitis are largely unknown. We …

Asthma control in Europe: a real-world evaluation based on an international population-based study

L Cazzoletti, A Marcon, C Janson, A Corsico… - Journal of allergy and …, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic evidence related to asthma control in patients from the
general population is scanty. OBJECTIVES: We sought to assess asthma control in several …

The cost of persistent asthma in Europe: an international population-based study in adults

S Accordini, AG Corsico, M Braggion… - International archives of …, 2012 - karger.com
Background: This study is aimed at providing a real-world evaluation of the economic cost
of persistent asthma among European adults according to the degree of disease control [as …

Prognostic factors of asthma severity: a 9-year international prospective cohort study

R de Marco, A Marcon, D Jarvis, S Accordini… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The natural history of asthma severity is poorly known. OBJECTIVE: To
investigate prognostic factors of asthma severity. METHODS: All current patients with asthma …

Airborne molds and bacteria, microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC), plasticizers and formaldehyde in dwellings in three North European cities in relation to …

B Sahlberg, M Gunnbjörnsdottir, A Soon, R Jogi… - Science of the total …, 2013 - Elsevier
There are few studies on associations between airborne microbial exposure, formaldehyde,
plasticizers in dwellings and the symptoms compatible with the sick building syndrome (SBS)…

C reactive protein levels are increased in non-allergic but not allergic asthma: a multicentre epidemiological study

IS Ólafsdóttir, T Gislason, B Thjodleifsson, I Olafsson… - Thorax, 2005 - thorax.bmj.com
Background: High sensitivity C reactive protein (HsCRP) is an inflammatory marker known
to be related to smoking, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. A study was undertaken to …

The influence of active and passive smoking on habitual snoring

KA Franklin, T Gíslason, E Omenaas, R Jõgi… - American journal of …, 2004 - atsjournals.org
The impact of active smoking, passive smoking, and obesity on habitual snoring in the
population is mainly unknown. We aimed to study the relationship of habitual snoring with active …

Prevalence and incidence of respiratory symptoms in relation to indoor dampness: the RHINE study

…, C Svanes, E Omenaas, E Norrman, R Jogi… - Thorax, 2006 - thorax.bmj.com
Background: An association between indoor dampness and respiratory symptoms has been
reported, but dampness as a risk factor for the onset or remission of respiratory symptoms …

A three-generation study on the association of tobacco smoking with asthma

S Accordini, L Calciano, A Johannessen… - International journal …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Background Mothers’ smoking during pregnancy increases asthma risk in their offspring.
There is some evidence that grandmothers’ smoking may have a similar effect, and biological …

Menopause is associated with accelerated lung function decline

K Triebner, B Matulonga, A Johannessen… - American journal of …, 2017 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: Menopause is associated with changes in sex hormones, which affect immunity,
inflammation, and osteoporosis and may impair lung function. Lung function decline has not …