In a study of over 1,400 children, children who received antibiotics by 6 months were between 59% and 89% likely to have asthma by age 6, depending on family history. These children were also 59% more likely to have a “positive allergy blood or skin test.” Read more about the study here.
Early Antibiotic Use Increases Risk of Allergies & Asthma
May 29, 2011 | Drugs, General Interest, Kids