Dr. Barry Dworkin

Thumb-sucking and nail biting not especially related to allergy prevention despite headline claim

Health Headlines Commentary for July 14, 2016

Source:

Thumb-sucking kids less likely to develop allergies: Study

Reference:

Thumb sucking and nail biting not key to preventing child allergies

Lynch SL, Sears MR, Hancox RJ. Thumb-Sucking, Nail-Biting, and Atopic Sensitization, Asthma, and Hay Fever. Pediatrics. Published online July 11 2016

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