Words worth keeping separate.
- Allergen
- A protein or other substance that can trigger an immune response in an allergic person. Dog allergy involves proteins, not simply the visible amount of loose fur.
- Can f 1
- The named dog allergen measured in the two primary studies discussed here. Not every dog allergen and not a person's diagnosis.
- Dander
- Skin flakes that can carry allergens. Visible shedding and allergenic proteins are not interchangeable measurements.
- Sampling compartment
- The material or location sampled, such as hair, coat, settled floor dust or airborne dust. A result must stay attached to its compartment.
- No detected difference
- The stated comparison did not show a statistically significant difference under the study methods. Not proof that every dog or exposure is identical.
- Sensitization and symptoms
- Testing and a person's clinical response need assessment in context. This site does not interpret either or recommend a dog.
- Claim bridge
- Our editorial term for a missing link between a statement and a larger conclusion. It is not a medical or statistical score.
AAAAI / Dog allergy myths ↗Source for the stated explanation, not a review or endorsement of this site.
Nicholas et al. / 2011 bedroom-dust study ↗Source for the stated explanation, not a review or endorsement of this site.
Vredegoor et al. / 2012 hair, coat and home study ↗Source for the stated explanation, not a review or endorsement of this site.