The increase in cases of asthma and allergies has become an important health issue
throughout the globe. Although these ailments were not common diseases a few short …

The prevalence of asthma and allergies including atopy has increased during the past
decades, particularly in westernized countries. The rapid rise in the prevalence of such …

Asthma is the leading chronic disease among children in most industrialized countries.
However, the evidence base on specific aspects of pediatric asthma, including therapeutic …

Objective To examine the associations between pet keeping in early childhood and asthma
and allergies in children aged 6–10 years. Design Pooled analysis of individual participant …

Allergen exposure is associated with the development of allergen‐specific sensitization, but
their relationship is influenced by other contemporaneous exposures (such as microbial …

The prevalence of allergy to furry animals has been increasing, and allergy to cats, dogs, or
both is considered a major risk factor for the development of asthma and rhinitis. An …

▪ Abstract The prevalence of asthma in the United States is higher than in many other
countries in the world. Asthma, the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United …

Allergies to dogs and cats affect 10%–20% of the population worldwide and is a growing
public health concern as these rates increase. Given the prevalence of detectable dog and …

Airborne allergens are the major cause of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Daily exposure
comes from indoor sources, chiefly at home but occasionally at schools or offices. Seasonal …

Background Studies examining associations of early-life cat and dog ownership with
childhood asthma have reported inconsistent results. Several factors could explain these …