Preventive Measures |
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   Smoking and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke should be avoided, especially during pregnancy and early childhood |
   Alcohol consumption should be avoided by the mother during pregnancy and lactation |
   Damp housing conditions should be avoided and indoor air pollutants reduced, especially for high-risk children (history of atopy or allergy in a first-degree relative) |
   Breast-feeding should be performed exclusively until 6 months with no special diet for the lactating mother (except when the mother is already diagnosed with food allergy) |
   Nonprescription drugs should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation unless recommended by a physician |