The evidence for the effectiveness of measures to prevent the development of asthma is weak. Some show promise including: limiting smoke exposure both in utero and after delivery, breastfeeding, and increased exposure to daycare or large families but none are well supported enough to be recommended for this indication. Early pet exposure may be useful. Results from exposure to pets at other times are inconclusive and it is only recommended that pets be removed from the home if a person has allergic symptoms to said pet. Dietary restrictions during pregnancy or when breast feeding have not been found to be effective and thus are not recommended. Reducing or eliminating compounds known to sensitive people from the work place may be effective. It is not clear if annual influenza vaccinations effects the risk of exacerbations. Immunization; however, is recommended by the World Health Organization. Smoking bans are effective in decreasing exacerbations of asthma. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is weak that is not helping prevent the development of asthma? ANS1 The evidence for the effectiveness of measures to prevent QSN2 What preventative measures always work to prevent asthma? ANS2 none are well supported enough to be recommended for this indication QSN3 What has been determined about dietry restrictions during pregnancy and when breast feeding? ANS3 have not been found to be effective and thus are not recommended QSN4 Why are smoking bans in place? ANS4 effective in decreasing exacerbations of asthma QSN5 Who recoomends immunizations? ANS5 World Health Organization