Scientists recently discovered a link between eczema and the risk of developing asthma as teenagers, but a new study suggests that risk continues on into adulthood. Researchers found that children who had eczema were not only more likely to develop asthma as teens, but they were also 63 percent more likely to develop adult-onset asthma. Experts say it's possible that eczema can cause asthma. If that's true, it may make aggressive treatment of the skin condition even more important, researchers...
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