Health Tips / Higher asthma risk for pet owners

According to a US study, carried out by Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that families who have dogs and cats are putting their health at risk if they suffer from asthma. The study evaluated the effect of allergens from pets, insects and plants on asthma sufferers. The study reported that while more asthmatics were allergic to allergens from cats, dog allergens were found to cause greater disturbances in lung function measurements for asthmatics.

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