Respiratory and Other Health Effects Reported in Children Exposed to the World Trade Center Disaster of 11 September 2001
2009
Asthma Types After the World Trade Center Disaster
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Author Information
Author(s): Ziem Grace
Primary Institution: Occupational and Environmental Health, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Hypothesis
The article discusses the differences between allergic asthma and irritant-induced asthma in the context of the World Trade Center disaster.
Conclusion
The author suggests that the study should clarify whether it is addressing irritant-asthma or allergic asthma.
Supporting Evidence
- Allergic asthma and irritant-induced asthma are clinically different.
- Irritant-induced asthma is often referred to as reactive airway disease.
- Irritant avoidance is important for treating reactive airway disease.
Takeaway
There are different types of asthma, and the study should be clear about which one it is talking about after the World Trade Center disaster.
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