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What triggers pet allergies?
People with pet allergies have oversensitive immune systems which react to proteins — or allergens — in an animal’s urine, saliva, or dander (skin flakes). Pets allergens collect on furniture and other surfaces. Pet hair itself is not an allergen. And there are no hypoallergenic animals, not even hairless ones.1
What causes an allergic response?
An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. The symptoms that result are an allergic reaction. The substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens. Allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, or an itchy nose.3
What’s the story on allergies to cats?
Allergies to cats are twice as common as allergies to dogs and can range from very mild to very severe. depending on an individual's sensitivity and the level of exposure to allergens. Those variables may also influence how quickly symptoms develop after exposure. An allergist can provide you with the diagnosis and treatment.4
How can we cope with allergies to dogs?
All dogs produce allergens; studies have not shown that dogs can be hypoallergenic (not cause allergy). Dogs produce multiple allergens, or proteins that can cause allergy. Avoidance is the best way to manage a dog allergy. If you have a dog and are allergic to dogs, consider removing the dog from the home.4
An action plan for fighting pet allergies.
The best treatment is to avoid contact with cats or dogs or the areas where they live. Keep pets out of your home, if you still want to keep your pet, there may be some strategies to reduce exposure:
Washing the pet every week may reduce airborne allergens.1
If you must have carpet, select one with a low pile and steam clean it frequently.1
Use high-efficiency filters.2
Have someone without a pet allergy brush the pet outside to remove dander as well as clean the litter box or cage.1
Remove your pet from the bedroom.1
Wash your hands with soap and water.4
Keep surfaces throughout the home clean and uncluttered.1
Wear a dust mask to vacuum.1
* You have to avoid the allergy trigger like pets’ Dander
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Mold Allergies
Mold and mildew are fungi that lives everywhere. So if you have persistent allergicsymptoms that occur through several seasons, you might be allergic to mold.
Dust Allergies
Dust mites are tiny organisms that can barely be seen by the naked eye. A dust mite allergy can even trigger asthma and eczema.
Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season is different for everyone. That’s because different kinds of outdoor allergens — or irritants — get distributed into the air year-round.
Pollution Allergy
Air pollution is the fourth greatest threat to public health after cancer, heart disease and obesity.
Temperature change
Individuals with persistent allergic rhinitis are more prone to develop respiratory and ocular symptoms after exposure to sudden temperature changes.
Allergies vs Cold: Understand the Difference
Seasonal allergies and the common cold can be so much alike that it's sometimes hard to tell the two apart. But look closely and you can find clues about what's going on.
Hives and skin allergies
Hives (urticaria) are red, itchy welts that result from a skin reaction. The welts vary in size and appear and fade repeatedly as the reaction runs its course
Allergies
Allergic Rhinitis or Hay Fever, Happens when you breath in something to which you are allergic, and the inside of your nose becomes inflamed and swollen
Adult Indoor Allergies
There’s no place like home … for allergies! Just stepping indoors — at home, work, or school — exposes you to numerous allergens.
Children's Outdoor Allergies
Nearly 5.2 million children under age 18 experience hay fever in the past 12 months and 7.1 million have respiratory allergies
Children's Indoor Allergies
For kids dealing with indoor allergies, Some pollutants may be 2–5-fold more concentrated inside than outside buildings.
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1. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Pet Allergy, Available at: (https://www.aafa.org/pet-dog-cat-allergies/), last accessed:29/3/2022.
2. Myoclinic, Pet allergy, Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352198 ;last accessed:29/3/2022.
3. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, What are the symptoms, Available at: (https://www.aafa.org/pet-dog-cat-allergies/) , last accessed:29/3/2022.
4. Find an allergist, Pet Allergy, available at; https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/pet-allergies/ ; last accessed:29/3/2022.
5. Ministry of Health. Telfast approved leaflet, approval date 29/11/2018.
6. Seidman MD, Gurgel RK, Lin SY, et al. Clinical practice guideline: allergic rhinitis. Otolaryngology– Head and Neck Surgery. 2015 Feb;152(1_suppl):S1-43.
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