The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 115, Issue 1 , Pages 74-79 , January 2005

Cat and dust mite sensitivity and tolerance in relation to wheezing among children raised with high exposure to both allergens

  • Elizabeth A. Erwin, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Virginia Asthma and Allergic Diseases Center, Charlottesville
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  • Kristin Wickens, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Wellington Asthma Research Group, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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  • Natalie J. Custis, BA

      Affiliations

    • University of Virginia Asthma and Allergic Diseases Center, Charlottesville
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  • Robert Siebers, FNZIMLS, FNZIC

      Affiliations

    • Wellington Asthma Research Group, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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  • Judith Woodfolk, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Virginia Asthma and Allergic Diseases Center, Charlottesville
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  • David Barry, MB, FRACP

      Affiliations

    • Healthcare Hawkes Bay, Hastings
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  • Julian Crane, MB, FRACP

      Affiliations

    • Wellington Asthma Research Group, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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  • Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Virginia Asthma and Allergic Diseases Center, Charlottesville
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Thomas A. E. Platts-Mills, MD, PhD, University of Virginia Asthma and Allergic Diseases Center, PO Box 801355, Charlottesville, Va 22908.

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 Supported by AI-20565, AI/EHS-P01-AI-50989, The Hawke's Bay Medical Research Foundation, The Health Research Council of New Zealand, and the Asthma and the Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand.

PII: S0091-6749(04)02686-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2004.10.030

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 115, Issue 1 , Pages 74-79 , January 2005

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