Having dogs can reduce risk of asthma

CHILDREN who grow up with dogs in the home are less likely to develop asthma, a study suggests.

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CHILDREN who grow up with dogs in the home are less likely to develop asthma, a study suggests.

Researchers measured levels of allergens found in dust in the family homes of more than 1,000 babies. They then tracked the children to see whether or not they developed asthma by the time they were five years old.