Most veterinarians will make a tentative diagnosis of asthma by observing the classic bronchial «donut» appearing airway changes on chest X-rays. (1800petmeds.com)
Cesarean delivery also was associated with subsequent diagnosis of asthma (OR, 1.24; 95 % CI, 1.01 — 1.53); this association was gender specific, with a positive association restricted to girls (OR for asthma in girls, 1.53; 95 % CI, 1.11 — 2.10; OR for asthma in boys, 1.08; 95 % CI, 0.81 — 1.43). (acog.org)
Research published in the journal Neurotoxicology shows that childhood diagnosis of asthma, allergies, Asperger's and Tourette's may be linked to exposure of some indoor air pollutants. (wellnessmama.com)