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Damp house linked to kids' risk of nasal allergies “However, Jaakkola said that based on other research, it is plausible that damp conditions in the house contribute to nasal allergies. Such conditions, he noted, encourage the growth of dust mites and fungi, and attract cockroaches -- all of which can serve as allergy triggers. Moisture may also boost the emission of chemicals from building materials, according to Jaakkola, and those chemicals could potentially create inflammation in the airways. The bottom line for parents, Jaakkola said, is that they would be wise to look out for signs of water damage at home. "In general, we should try to avoid dampness problems in homes and repair (damage) as soon as the problems appear," he noted, adding that parents of children who already have any form of allergy should be particularly careful to do so.”

Study links dogs, not cats, to kids' asthma risk “"Dogs tend to have a lot of endotoxin on them, because they're dogs," Carlsten told Reuters Health. In contrast, cats have much less, he said. So should families with a history of asthma or allergies opt for a kitten over a puppy, or no fluffy pets at all? "This study doesn't answer it," Carlsten said. "And in general, there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against pets." He said that for now, his advice to parents is to base the decision on their family's desire to have a pet, rather than the potential effects on asthma risk.”

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