date:Aug 07, 2012
ly, represents the usual dietary intake in Western countries [].
Hence, this study indicates the potential for typical Western dietary patterns to contribute to a worsening of lung function and asthma control.
Asthma
According to the American Lung Association, almost 20m Americans suffer from asthma. The condition is reported to be responsible for over 14m lost school days in children, while the annual economic cost of asthma is said to be over $16.1bn.
Figures are similarly large in Europe,