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Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood

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Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
Is asthma related to diet?
Should certain foods be avoided during pregnancy?
Does breastfeeding prevent asthma?
What if I am unable to breastfeed?
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
What are probiotics?
When should other foods be introduced?
What is asthma?
Is my baby likely to develop asthma?
What you can do

Further information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, or contact the Asthma Foundation in your State or Territory on 1800 645 130.

Asthma Australia www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
Asthma Foundation of New South Wales www.asthmansw.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Northern Territory www.asthmant.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Queensland www.asthmaqld.org.au
Asthma Foundation of South Australia www.asthmasa.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Tasmania www.asthmatas.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Victoria www.asthma.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Western Australia www.asthmawa.org.au
   
National Asthma Council: www.NationalAsthma.org.au
   
Australian Department of
Health and Ageing HealthInsite:
www.healthinsite.gov.au
   
Australasian Society for Clinical
Immunology and Allergy 
www.allergy.org.au

© Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 2005

Disclaimer

The information in this brochure has been expert reviewed and represents the available published literature at the time of review. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be referred to a medical practitioner.

This series on Asthma Topics for Consumers comprises eight separate titles:

1 Asthma and Allergy
2 Asthma and Lung Function Tests
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
8 Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life

For copies of these brochures go to: www.NationalAsthma.org.auor contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130.

Department of Health and Ageing The National Asthma Council

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