Dogs May Help Protect Children Against Asthma and Eczema, Studies Shows

We all love Dogs, well alot of us do lol. But sometimes when our children that have allergies to pets, we have a hard time letting them play with pets. From some one with children with allergies I understand. Sometimes when we visit a friends house and when we come home our kids allergies are shot and asthma symptoms are beginning to kick in and they can't breathe.

Well according to Po-Yang Tsou, MD,MPH pets can assist with affects of allergens with pets. 
The team believes that elements carried by dogs (not dog allergens) could be the influential factor that ultimately provides protection against asthma.

“However, dog allergen exposure remains a major concern for kids who are allergic to dogs,” Tsou said.

The ACAAI advises people who are allergic to dogs to decrease exposure and work with their allergist to avoid an increase of symptoms.

ACAAI provides a few tips for dog owners with family members who have a dog allergy:

• Restrict the dog to only a few rooms and avoid having it in bedrooms. Remember, allergens will spread throughout the household, not only in rooms the dog can access.
• After petting a dog, wash hands with soap and water.
• Allergen levels in a room might be reduced over time with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaners running 24/7. Allergen levels can also be reduced by frequent vacuum cleaning with a high-efficiency appliance or a central vacuum.
• Airborne allergens can also be reduced by giving frequent baths to the dog, at least once a week.

With this information we can reduce the amount of reactions to pet allergies with this information. 

Nena