Clinical and immunological evaluation of cat-allergic asthmatics living with or without a cat

Abstract

Background: Characterising the clinical and immunological impact of daily cat exposure in cat-allergic subjects with asthma who live with cats (WC) and those who do not (WoC) may provide understanding of the drivers of the allergic response. Methods: Clinical and immunological characteristics (skin prick test, spirometry, symptom assessments, immunological markers) were compared between asthmatic subjects WC (n = 10) and WoC (n = 9). Results: WC subjects had greater use of long-acting beta agonists (p