Children from birth to suffer in contact with domestic dogs, much less likely, hay fever and other allergies. These conclusions, the National Center for Environmental Health in Munich were after a long study of more than three thousand children. Participant observation began with the birth and lasted six years. Parents of children regularly filled out questionnaires that. The frequency and severity of the symptoms of allergic reactions, and the presence of pets in the house In addition, the dust samples measured from the levels of potential participants apartments allergens. At the age of six, measured the blood levels of immunoglobulin E - markers of allergic reactions to pollen, dust mites, molds, etc.. According to the authors of the study, the presence of a dog in the house was associated with a 50 percent reduction in the likelihood of developing allergies in children. As the author of the study revealed regularities through the early contact of the immune system of the child with a variety of allergens may be the house on their paws and coat pet explained. The researchers plan to continue monitoring the participants to get them at least 10 years old. The report on the study published in the European Respiratory Journal.
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