Can you adapt to allergies or does the dog have to go?
Pet allergies can range from mild to severe — from a nuisance to, occasionally, anaphylaxis. When all you've got is some itchiness and a runny nose, are you doomed to a life without a furry friend? Norman and Tegan discuss the possibility of building up a tolerance to allergens. Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Looking for COVID-19 updates? Don't panic, they've moved over to The Health Report References: Dog ownership at three months of age is associated with protection against food allergy Sensitisation, asthma, and a modified Th2 response in children exposed to cat allergen Specific gut microbiome signatures and the associated pro-inflammatory functions are linked to paediatric allergy and acquisition of immune tolerance
What's That Rash? · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
Pet allergies can range from mild to severe — from a nuisance to, occasionally, anaphylaxis.
When all you've got is some itchiness and a runny nose, are you doomed to a life without a furry friend?
Norman and Tegan discuss the possibility of building up a tolerance to allergens.
Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
Looking for COVID-19 updates? Don't panic, they've moved over to The Health Report
References:
- Dog ownership at three months of age is associated with protection against food allergy
- Sensitisation, asthma, and a modified Th2 response in children exposed to cat allergen
- Specific gut microbiome signatures and the associated pro-inflammatory functions are linked to paediatric allergy and acquisition of immune tolerance