Early antibiotics may lead to lasting asthma, allergies - Futurity: Research News

"The practical implication is simple: Avoid antibiotic use in young children whenever you can..."

Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause permanent asthma and allergies, a new study shows. The study, published in Mucosal Immunology, provides the … [+2820 chars]

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