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Recommendations for primary prevention comprise dietary recommendations as well as avoidance strategies and general considerations. In the last years, these recommendations have been less rigid with regard to pet keeping. Indoor climate conditions of too high humidity allowing mold growth should be avoided. The most important recommendation with regard to air pollutants is avoidance of tobacco smoke in the indoor air and traffic exhaust in the outdoor air. There is no reason why atopic individuals should not be vaccinated like normal children.

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