Through a senatorial declaration in 1984, May has been designated as Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month. Unfortunately, many of these individuals confuse myth with reality in the way they view and treat allergic disease. There are many myths about asthma and allergies, some more serious than others. It is the protein found in the pet's saliva, dander and urine that causes allergies in some individuals, not the pet's hair. Since all dogs have dander, saliva and urine, there are no particular breeds which are better for people with asthma and allergies.
Children outgrow asthma.
Some children have asthma symptoms that clear during adolescence while others worsen, but the tendency to overly sensitive airways remains. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict a child's clinical progress. There is no cure for asthma. However, with the proper diagnosis and treatment, asthmatics can lead normal, active lives with little disturbance to quality of life. Alternative medications should never substitute for traditional, scientifically-proven medical treatments for asthma and allergies.