10 of the 12 studies reported statistically significant effects of early life stress on asthma onset with odds ratios ranging from borderline significance to exceeding double the baseline measure.
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At 7-year follow-up, the authors report a mildly significant effect (OR 1.25) with subsequent analyses revealing a dose–response relationship between intensity and severity of mental health difficulties and likelihood of asthma diagnosis.
This study found a highly significant effect of behavioural difficulties preceding the onset of parent-reported wheeze (OR 8.95).