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Cats can indirectly increase the risk of asthma in children

Airborn fungi spread by cats as well as damp and cockroach infestations can increase the risk of asthma in children. The fungi that increased the asthma risk were Cladosporium, Penicillium and Aspergillus.

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About: Cats can indirectly increase the risk of asthma in children

Date: 15 October 2004

Source: Onlypunjab

URL: http://www.onlypunjab.com/real/fullstory-newsID-6243.html

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