Sensitization and Exposure to Pets: The Effect on Asthma Morbidity in the US Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although pets are found in more than 50% of US homes, the effect of pet allergen exposure on asthma morbidity in the US population is not well documented.

Objective

To determine the effect of dog and cat allergen exposures on asthma morbidity in the US population.

Methods

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is a representative sample of civilian US population. Data on asthma, dog and cat allergen levels in bedroom dust, as well as specific IgE to dog and cat were analyzed for all participants 6 years or older.

Results

Pets are common in the United States, with more that 50% of households having a dog or a cat or both. The prevalence of allergic sensitization in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey population was simil

SUBMITTER: Gergen PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5756688 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan - Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature