Physicians shy about cockroaches. (causing asthma)

From: Nutrition Health Review | Date: January 1, 1989 | Copyright information

Physicians Shy About Cockroaches

Cockroach sensitivity is one of the common causes of bronchial asthma, but many physicians are reluctant to question their asthmatic patients about possible exposure to the insect.

In a study that included 700 asthmatics, nearly 45 percent of the group demonstrated a positive reaction when challenged with cockroach antigen. The insect-induced reactions occur from exposur...

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