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Study Finds Key Influential Factors Linked with Risk of Allergies in Babies

Posted: August 10, 2011

Prenatal pet exposure, a mother's delivery mode and race are influential factors in a child's risk of developing allergies by age 2, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

In a study believed to be the first of its kind, Henry Ford researchers found that babies who have indoor prenatal pet exposure have a pattern of lower levels of the antibody Immunoglobulin E, or IgE, between birth and age 2. IgE is linked to the development of allergies and asthma.

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namita
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 9:47 PM
Allergies are very common and can cause serious reactions. The digestive and immune systems of a baby need to be sufficiently developed before solid foods are introduced. Introducing solid foods too early or introducing foods which are likely to cause problems too soon will stress the baby's immature systems. When introducing solid foods you need to be aware of the possibility of allergic reactions. This article presents the symptoms of allergic reactions and how to minimise these in babies.


indianapolis dermatologist
Thursday, 8 December 2011 2:34 PM
It is interesting to see the risk factors involved in allergies. None of us want to have our kids suffer from allergies; maybe there were ways we can reduce the risks. Thanks for this article and for the information. We will look into the many some of these factors.

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