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Perinatal Cat and Dog Exposure and the Risk of Asthma and Allergy in the Urban Environment : A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
Joint Authors
Hill, David J.
Hosking, Cliff S.
Lodge, Caroline J.
Abramson, Michael J.
Lowe, Adrian J.
Allen, Katrina J.
Dharmage, Shyamali C.
Source
Clinical and Developmental Immunology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The literature is contradictory concerning pet exposure and the risk of development of asthma and other allergic diseases.
Using longitudinal studies, we aimed to systematically review the impact of pet ownership in the critical perinatal period as a risk factor for allergies in childhood.
Methods.
Medline database was searched for urban cohort studies with perinatal exposure to cats and/or dogs and subsequent asthma or allergic disease.
Results.
Nine articles, comprising 6498 participants, met inclusion criteria.
Six found a reduction in allergic disease associated with perinatal exposure to dogs or, cats or dogs.
One study found no association.
Two found increased risk only in high-risk groups.
Conclusion.
Longitudinal studies in urban populations suggest that perinatal pets, especially dogs, may reduce the development of allergic disease in those without a family history of allergy.
Other unmeasured factors such as pet-keeping choices in allergic families may be confounding the association seen in these high-risk families, and further study is required.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lodge, Caroline J.& Allen, Katrina J.& Lowe, Adrian J.& Hill, David J.& Hosking, Cliff S.& Abramson, Michael J.…[et al.]. 2011. Perinatal Cat and Dog Exposure and the Risk of Asthma and Allergy in the Urban Environment : A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies. Clinical and Developmental Immunology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452047
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lodge, Caroline J.…[et al.]. Perinatal Cat and Dog Exposure and the Risk of Asthma and Allergy in the Urban Environment : A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies. Clinical and Developmental Immunology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452047
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lodge, Caroline J.& Allen, Katrina J.& Lowe, Adrian J.& Hill, David J.& Hosking, Cliff S.& Abramson, Michael J.…[et al.]. Perinatal Cat and Dog Exposure and the Risk of Asthma and Allergy in the Urban Environment : A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies. Clinical and Developmental Immunology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452047
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452047