Abstract
In a cross-sectional analysis of 629 mother-infants dyads, breast-feeding (ever vs. never) was associated with decreased relative odds of a lower versus upper respiratory tract infection (adjusted odds ratio: 0.64; 95% confidence interval: 0.42-0.99). There was not a significant association between breast-feeding and bronchiolitis severity score or length of hospital stay.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Breast Feeding*
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Infant
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Length of Stay
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Male
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Prospective Studies
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Respiratory Tract Infections / epidemiology*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / virology
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Severity of Illness Index*
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Term Birth
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Young Adult