Children who grow up with dogs in the home are less likely to develop childhood asthma, a study suggests. Researchers measured levels of allergens found in dust in the family homes of more than 1,000 babies. They then tracked the children to see whether or not they developed asthma by the time they were five years old. “Our findings highlight the potential protective role of dog allergens, but we need to do more research to understand the link between early-life exposure to dog allergens, lung function and asthma during early childhood,” Dr Jacob McCoy, study author. Full story.
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