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Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness, inflammation and remodeling.It is believed that asthma is caused by the interaction between genetic and environmental factors.The prevalence of asthma has increased worldwide during the past three decades.Although the precise reasons that have caused this increase remain unknown, dietary change is thought to be one of the environmental factors.Flavonoids, which are polyphenolic plant secondary metabolites ubiquitously present in vegetables, fruits and beverages, possess antioxidant and anti-allergic activities.Various studies in asthmatic animal models have demonstrated flavonoids can inhibit pro-inflammatory mediators and attenuate the Th2 immune response.Clinical trials of flavonoids have shown their ameliorative effects on symptoms related to asthma.Moreover, the results of epidemiological studies suggest that an increase in flavonoids intake is beneficial for asthma.The influence of flavonoids on asthma was reviewed in this paper.
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