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| Damp house linked to kids risk of nasal allergies -- Reuters
Children who live in damp, water–damaged homes may be more likely than other kids to develop nasal allergies, a new study suggests. Allergic rhinitis refers to symptoms of congestion, sneezing and runny nose caused by allergens such as pollen, dust, animal dander or mold. The researchers weighed a number of factors that might help account for the connection, including families' socioeconomic status (asthma and allergies tend to be common in lower income children) and whether children were also exposed to second–hand smoke. |