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The use of household cleaning products during pregnancy and lower respiratory tract infections and wheezing during early life.

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Household chemicals, persistent wheezing and lung function: effect modification by atopy?

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Pregnancy, birth and baby.

Frequent use of chemical household products is associated with persistent wheezing in preschool-age children.

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