Asthma linked to memory problems in children, research suggests
by Denis Campbell Health policy editor from Science | The Guardian on (#6S4R6)
Condition appears to affect episodic memory but researchers did not assess how it caused deficits
Children who have asthma can experience memory problems, according to research in the USthat is the first to link the two conditions.
The research also found that the earlier a child developed asthma, the greater the damage to their memory. The findings highlight the need to view asthma as a potential source of cognitive difficulty in children, the study's lead author said.
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