March 2019. Volume 15. Number 1

Fish and childhood asthma, could there be a protective relationship?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Papamichael MM, Shrestha SK, Itsiopoulos C, Erbas B. The role of fish intake on asthma in children: a meta-analysis of observational studies. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2018;29:350-60.

Reviewers: Aparicio Rodrigo M1, Martínez Rubio M.V2.
1Pediatra. CS Entrevías. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS Los Fresnos. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: María Aparicio Rodrigo. Email: maparicio@salud.madrid.org
Reception date: 14/01/2019
Acceptance date: 18/01/2019
Publication date: 06/02/2019

Abstract

Authors’ conclusions: the introduction of fish early in life (6-9 months) and regular consumption of all fish (at least once a week) reduces asthma and wheeze in children up to 4.5 years old, while fatty fish intake may be beneficial in older children. Future well-designed clinical trials are recommended to confirm the promising findings.

Reviewers’ commentary: the design of the studies analyzed and their heterogeneity do not allow conclusions to be drawn on the possible protective effect of fish intake on childhood asthma, although some studies point to this. At the moment there is not enough evidence to make a firm recommendation on fish intake in asthmatic children, although it should be recommended to every child as part of a healthy diet.

How to cite this article

Aparicio Rodrigo M, Martínez Rubio MV. Pescado y asma infantil, ¿podría existir una relación protectora? Evid Pediatr. 2019;15:6.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Papamichael MM, Shrestha SK, Itsiopoulos C, Erbas B. The role of fish intake on asthma in children: a meta-analysis of observational studies. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2018;29:350-60.

Reviewers: Aparicio Rodrigo M1, Martínez Rubio M.V2.
1Pediatra. CS Entrevías. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS Los Fresnos. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: María Aparicio Rodrigo. Email: maparicio@salud.madrid.org
Reception date: 14/01/2019
Acceptance date: 18/01/2019
Publication date: 06/02/2019

How to cite this article

Aparicio Rodrigo M, Martínez Rubio MV. Pescado y asma infantil, ¿podría existir una relación protectora? Evid Pediatr. 2019;15:6.

06/02/2019

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