As a professional pet sitter, I spend a great deal of time going into people's homes to care for their companion pets and even I have mild allergies to the dander of dogs and cats and maybe even other animals. But I don't let it get me down. I take a daily antihistamine OTB medication and this helps me manage the itchy eyes and runny nose I sometimes get. The following writing will help pet lovers prepare their homes more effectively to manage sinus and upper respiratory allergies that affect many. Animal lovers don't need to get rid of their pets to conquer their pet allergies. For people sensitive to pet dander, regular home cleanings can dramatically reduce their allergy symptoms.
Nearly ten million people choose to live with pets, even though they
have allergies to them, according to the American Academy of Allergy
Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI).
What Causes of Pet Allergies?
Pet allergies are caused by the protein found in animal dander
(dead skin cells), saliva or urine. These lightweight proteins float
through the air and, when inhaled by people who are sensitive to them,
trigger cold-like reactions such as sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes.
Cat dander, in particular, is a notorious allergy trigger because it is so lightweight and sticky. Helpful Pet Allergy Solutions
But most pet allergy sufferers don't need to pack their bags to get relief from their allergy symptoms.
Experts say it's possible to co-exist with pets by making indoor living
spaces as clean and allergy friendly as possible. Here are some helpful
hints to relieve your pet allergies:
Pet Allergy Tip #6 Keep pets out of the allergic
person's bedroom, say allergists, because dander collects on pillows and
leads to worsened symptoms at night and in the morning. For extra
protection, encase mattresses and pillows with special covers to block allergens.
Other environmental tactics to combat allergens include regularly brushing pets outside and bathing them weekly with formulated to neutralize dander.
By following these simple steps to control allergens in your home,
you'll be able to reduce your allergy symptoms without having to give up
your furry friend. |








