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Table 3 Triggering of respiratory symptoms after exposure to pet allergens in 723 pet-sensitized patients (no and %)

From: Allergic sensitization to common pets (cats/dogs) according to different possible modalities of exposure: an Italian Multicenter Study

 

Type of response

Total, no (%)

DOG, no (%)

CAT, no (%)

DOG/CAT, no (%)

Are allergic respiratory symptoms triggered by direct pet contact?

Positive

375 (51.8)

56 (7.8)

259 (35.8)

60 (8.3)

Negative

10 (1.3)

5 (0.6)

3 (0.4)

2 (0.3)

No response

338 (46.7)

(*) All pets

Patients no (%)

723 (100)

  1. (*) No response regards both pets without distinction