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Allergy, Asthma, and Eczema Articles

related to human pet allergies (2001-2007)

Skin & Allergy News Magazine

Skin & Allergy News is published by International Medical News Group, an Elsevier company. It is an independent newspaper for dermatologists. For a limited time, this magazine is free online for the public. Be patient, the article pages may be slow to load.

2007 Articles

Do pets prevent allergic disease?
Read the article at the Skin & Allergy News site.
(June 2007)
Dr Wright: "Overall, the literature shows that the protective effect from having a pet is both strong (with odds ratios as low as 0.1 in the direction of protection) and consistent, in that it's seen in a wide variety of settings, although not in every single study."
Dr Ownby: "The studies showing that dogs and cats protect against allergic disease are highly inconsistent. These inconsistent findings suggest that dog or cat ownership is a marker for some other differences in lifestyle that strongly influence the risk of allergic sensitization and symptoms."

2005 Articles

Routine Allergy Testing Urged for Asthma Patients
Read the article at the Skin & Allergy News site.
(July 2005)

2004 Articles

Pets May Prevent Allergies, but Not if Parents Puff
Read the article at the Skin & Allergy News site.
(August 2004)

By Age 4, 37% of Kids Lost Sensitization to Aeroallergens
Read the article at the Skin & Allergy News site.
(June 2004)

Off the Couch! Pet Allergens Are Ubiquitous in U.S. Homes
Read the article at the Skin & Allergy News site.
(June 2004)

2001 Articles

Babies Exposed to Pets Have Fewer Allergies Later
Read the article at the Skin & Allergy News site.
(August 2001)

Asthma Magazine

Asthma Magazine helps asthma patients and their families to learn more about their disease and how to control it. Online abstracts are free to read and some full text articles as well. Be patient, the article pages may be slow to load.

2007 Update - Elsevier does not publish this magazine anymore.

July 2005 - Elsevier has changed their website. URL's for all the articles below have changed. To find these articles now, go to the Asthma Magazine's search page and search by the article titles below. If you have trouble with the search, you can also browse all issues to find the correct one. Online abstracts are free to read and many full-text articles as well.

2005 Articles

Immunotherapy for asthma: Is it worth a shot?
March-April 2005 Volume 10 Number 2
Read the abstract (brief) at Asthma Magazine.

The hypoallergenic dog: Fact or fiction?
January-February 2005 Volume 10 Number 1
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

The buzz on room air cleaners: How effective are they for management of allergies and asthma?
January-February 2005 Volume 10 Number 1
Read the abstract at Asthma Magazine.

The rising tide of asthma: A look at what is causing this epidemic
January-February 2005 Volume 10 Number 1
Read the abstract (too brief) at Asthma Magazine.

2004 Articles

Children outgrowing asthma: What are the odds, what are the facts?
November-December 2004 Volume 9 Number 6
Read the abstract (too brief) at Asthma Magazine.

Can you prevent your child from developing asthma? A look at what the research shows
March 2004 Volume 9 Number 2
Read the abstract (brief) at Asthma Magazine.

Allergy shots and asthma
January/February 2004 Volume 9 Number 1
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

2003 Articles

Pets in the home: Friend or foe? Pet exposure and its impact on allergies and asthma
November/December 2003 Volume 8 Number 6
Read the abstract (brief) at Asthma Magazine.

When do you need an asthma specialist? NIH guidelines provide some answers
July/August 2003 Volume 8 Number 4
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

Cat exposure increases asthma risk in children of asthmatic mothers
July/August 2003 Volume 8 Number 4
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

Allergy and Asthma Connection from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Environmental control: Proven treatment for allergies
January/February 2003 Volume 8 Number 1
Read the full text article at Asthma Magazine.

2002 Articles

American Lung Association's Asthma news - Clearing the air: Preparing your home for winter
September/October 2002 Volume 7 Number 5
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

Streamlining allergy control: Work smart, not hard, to avoid allergens in your home
July/August 2002 Volume 7 Number 4
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

Clearing the air: Why and when to use air filtering systems
January/February 2002 Volume 7 Number 1
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

2001 Articles

Cat and dog exposure early in life may reduce allergies later
September/October 2001 Volume 6 Number 4
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

Mystified by your medications? A simple guide
July/August 2001 Volume 6 Number 3
Read the article at Asthma Magazine.

The puzzle of eczema and its links to asthma -The raw & irritating facts
July/August 2001 Volume 6 Number 3
Read the abstract (brief) at Asthma Magazine.

Visit also the Allergy Studies page for human pet allergy articles with better abstracts.