Article: AAAAI: 'Allergy-free' Dog an Unlikely Find for First Family

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology issued the following news release:

As President-Elect Barack Obama and the future First Family begin their search for a new pet to join them at the White House, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) wishes to remind individuals with allergies that there is no truly "hypoallergenic" dog. Obama's 10-year-old daughter, Malia, suffers from allergies to dogs - a condition she shares with millions of Americans. According to the AAAAI, it is a common misconception that people are allergic to a dog's hair, and it is falsely believed that a dog that sheds less will not cause a reaction. However, allergies to pets ...

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