| The exact mechanisms by which probiotics prevent atopy are also under debate. |
| A diagnosis of atopy was established based on signalment, history, physical findings, and if the pruritus was clearly seasonal. |
| The risk of developing hay fever, eczema, and atopy is reduced if you have older siblings. |
| Diagnosing canine atopy can be done through skin tests and blood tests and extracts can be made for injection to hyposensitize. |
| Similarly, many surveys have identified an inverse relationship between prior microbial exposure and the development of atopy. |
| Asthma is characterized by airway hyperreactivity, inflammation, and atopy. |
