
This study examined effects of DTR on lung function and respiratory symptoms for school children with asthma in Australia.
Increase in daily temperature induced a reduction in PEF and increased respiratory symptoms in children with asthma. The effects lasted for 3 days.
References:
An Australian national panel study of diurnal temperature range and children's respiratory health. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Volume 112, Issue 4, Pages 348–353.e8, April 2014.
http://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206%2814%2900009-X/abstract
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