Increased Risk of Tourette Syndrome with Leukotriene Modifier Use in Children with Allergic Diseases and Asthma: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

(1) Background: Cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), including montelukast and zafirlukast, are FDA-approved for treating pediatric asthma and allergic diseases. Tourette syndrome (TS), a common neuropsychiatric disorder in children, is associated with allergic diseases and asthma. In...

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Main Authors: Min-Lan Tsai, Hsiu-Chen Lin, Chiung-Hui Yen, Jung-Tzu Ku, Shian-Ying Sung, Hsi Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/11/1607