Abstract
Certain types of food may increase or decrease the frequency of asthma exacerbations. The study is aimed at determining whether there is an association between consuming fast/junk foods and asthma. A well-adjusted, standardized questionnaire was used for the collection of information. This study is focused on finding a relationship between fast food intake and frequency and severity of asthma exacerbation rather than a causative relationship. This is a cross-sectional study done in the southern part of India in the state of Kerala. The correlation between fast food and asthma is established through a detailed analysis of the results. After adjusting for confounding variables like Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) and allergens at home we were able to indicate that fast/junk food consumption is a risk factor for asthma symptom exacerbation in children.
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