In June, I discussed the topic of whether there are hypoallergenic dogs. The question should probably be whether the person is hypoallergic. Scientific studies do not support the existence of a hypoallergenic breed of dog. However, wide variation between individual dogs within a breed exists. The variation may allow a dog-allergic human, who can tolerate […]
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Peanut OIT 3.0: Rewards and Risks
In the past two years, I have written about peanut oral desensitization (i.e. OIT) during the month of July because of an annual meeting that takes in the early summer among those allergists who offer the treatment. I have attended all three such meetings, the most recent one occurring late last month. As we approach […]
Can Man’s Best Friend Be Hypoallergenic As Well?
Having an affectionate pet dog is one of life’s great pleasures. For me, watching Lassie on TV when I was a child was the canine gold standard. Seeing my middle daughter snuggle a Lassie dog at Universal Studios in LA when she was 10 years old was very special. The end of this month marks […]