Asthma in Children of Mothers With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the Role of Preterm Birth.

Marios RossidesCathina NguyenElizabeth V ArkemaJulia F Simard

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2018)

Prevalent maternal SLE during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of asthma in the offspring. While preterm birth can explain a fair proportion of this association, additional unidentified mechanisms also likely play a role.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
systemic lupus erythematosus
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
gestational age
low birth weight
lung function
disease activity
birth weight
allergic rhinitis
young adults
pregnancy outcomes
skeletal muscle
body mass index
insulin resistance
physical activity