Atopic children more often suffer allergic reactions to cats than to dogs and more often have
positive results of skin tests to cats than to dogs.'There is evidence that this increased …

Questions were put to parents accompanying 1238 children, 1 to 17 yr old, who had
symptoms of respiratory tract allergy. Skin prick tests were then performed. Symptoms after …

Studies have presented conflicting associations between cat allergen exposure and
sensitisation and atopic disease. We therefore investigated the association between the …

Atopic children more often suffer allergic reactions to cats than to dogs and more often have
positive results of skin tests to cats than to dogs.'There is evidence that this increased …

This population‐based prospective study assessed the relationship between pets and atopic
disorders in infancy. One or more pets were found in 61.4% of households. Pets were found …

The risk factors for sensitization to pets was investigated in 169 male pupils. A recent or
former contact with cats. Dogs, and guinea pigs in own home was reported in 52 (30.8%), 42 …

Background: Clinical and population studies have shown that exposure and sensitization to
allergens derived from furred pets, particularly cats, represent an important risk factor of …

Several risk factors for allergy to cats were studied in children and teenagers who had
respiratory symptoms possibly of allergic origin and were chronically exposed to a cat. It …

Background: Cat allergen sensitization is a significant risk factor for allergic rhinitis and
asthma. There are insufficient data on the preferences and attitudes of cat owners who have …

Reply To the Editor: We appreciate Dr Baur’s1 interest in our recent publica- tion2 concerning IgE
and asthma from diisocyanat Page 1 2. Maestrelli P, Occari P, Turato G, Papiris SA, Di Stefano A …