Inverse associations of Helicobacter pylori with asthma and allergy
Background Acquisition ofHelicobacter pylori, which predominantly occurs before age 10
years, may reduce risks of asthma and allergy. Methods We evaluated the associations ofH
pyloristatus with history of asthma and allergy and with skin sensitization using data from
7663 adults in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Adjusted odds
ratios (ORs) for currently and ever having asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergy symptoms in the
previous year, and allergen-specific skin sensitization were computed comparing …
years, may reduce risks of asthma and allergy. Methods We evaluated the associations ofH
pyloristatus with history of asthma and allergy and with skin sensitization using data from
7663 adults in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Adjusted odds
ratios (ORs) for currently and ever having asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergy symptoms in the
previous year, and allergen-specific skin sensitization were computed comparing …