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Getting a cat ups allergy risk in adults

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While having a cat as a kid may protect against future allergies, getting one in adulthood nearly doubles the chances of developing an immune reaction to it -- the first step toward wheezing, sneezing and itchy eyes.

Frederik Joelving

December 27, 2011

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