The Primary Prevention of Atopy: Does Early Exposure to Cats and Dogs Prevent the Development of Allergy and Asthma in Children? A Comprehensive Analysis of the Literature

The Primary Prevention of Atopy: Does Early Exposure to Cats and Dogs Prevent the Development of Allergy and Asthma in Children? A Comprehensive Analysis of the Literature

The current literature shows mixed results relating to the significance of environmental exposure, such as owning a pet, and the development of atopy in children. Our review aimed to collect the most recent evidence on the association between early-life cat and dog ownership and the development of a...

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Main Authors: Cristiana Indolfi, Elisabetta D’Addio, Chiara Lucia Bencivenga, Giulio Rivetti, Irene Bettini, Amelia Licari, Sara Manti, Francesca Mori, Michele Miraglia del Giudice, Angela Klain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
prevention
atopy
early exposure
pets
children
cat
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/9/1859

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