2007-08-18 21:28:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No, dogs do not cause asthma. Asthma is an inherited condition. If you are born with asthma a dog's dander could exacerbate the problem, but it will not cause asthma.
2007-08-18 21:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by wendysorangeblossoms 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Smile nicely, and ask to see the article s/he read it in.
If s/he is still really persistent, next time you go to the doctor, ask him/her. Then you can tell the nosy in-law that "The doctor says it's FINE!"
*I've* read that having pets actually help prevent later allergies and asthma. But I can't tell you where! Sorry.
There are a ton of old-wives tales and mis-understood "scientific studies" out there are pregnancy and child-raising, and you will have to figure out a way of dealing with these. Remember, people are just trying to help. (-: True, this is not a great way of helping, but remember that their intentions are good.
Have a safe and healthy delivery!
2007-08-18 21:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the dog would not cause this. I have asthma and my parents never owned a dog.
2007-08-18 22:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you have any allergic reactions you're able to stay away from them as they are able to develop a nut hypersensitivity which i think ought to in turn recommend they get allergies. Having pets once you're youthful does not recommend you develop an immunity to allergic reactions, that's ridiculous, I had all varieties of pets while i became youthful and function allergic reactions to something with fur!
2016-11-12 21:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by gracely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that's a myth... asthma can develope for a number of things, but pet dander doesn't cause athma... if they are allergic to dogs it can cause asthma attacks.. but definitely won't give your child asthma... good luck congrats on the baby!
2007-08-18 21:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is absolutely not true. Your baby will have asthma based on heredity issues, and relavtives, not by what pets you have in the house.
2007-08-18 21:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by Asia S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a dog will not cause asthma. It sounds to me like your IL doesn't like dogs.
2007-08-18 21:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not true... This is your in laws trying to tell you how to run your household.. Trust me this is not true, just google it..!!!
2007-08-18 21:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by Greer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not true... But chemicals in Cat waste can lead to birthdefects.... Don't be changin those litterpans... have hubby do it :-)
2007-08-18 21:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by Avatar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats def. not true...if it was a lot more people would have it. Good Luck!
2007-08-18 21:37:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋