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Exposure to pets during early infancy may cut food allergies in babies: Study
Updated On: 11 April, 2023 11:58 AM IST | Tokyo | IANS
Children exposed to indoor dogs were significantly less likely to experience egg, milk, and nut allergies specifically and children exposed to cats were significantly less likely to have egg, wheat, and soybean allergies
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Among children exposed to indoor dogs and cats, there was a significantly reduced incidence of food allergies. Photo Courtesy: iStock
According to a new study, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during foetal development or early infancy are likely to have fewer food allergies compared to other children. The study showed that among children exposed to indoor dogs and cats, there was a significantly reduced incidence of food allergies, though there was no significant difference for children in households with outdoor dogs.
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