Kids' asthma more likely to linger with pet allergies

By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Though many children with asthma eventually grow out of the condition, a severe case in childhood or allergies to furry animals may each signal asthma that will persist into young adulthood, according to a new study. Swedish researchers followed seven- and eight-year-olds with asthma through their teens and among those with the combination of severe asthma and animal allergies as kids, 82 percent still had asthma at age 19. "Asthma is a dynamic condition which often remits but also frequently relapses," said lead author Dr. ... For full post, click here.