Hay Fever is also medically termed as rhinitis. It can be divided into Allergic Rhinitis and Non-Allergic Rhinitis.
Furthermore, the fur of pets can act as a reservoir for pollen and mould spores. These proteins when coming into direct contact on a person’s skin or being inhaled can behave as allergens to a body’s immune system, triggering allergic reactions. Common allergic medical conditions associated with Pet Allergies include allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, and hives.
Contrary to many believe, there are no actual ‘hypoallergenic breeds’ of cats and dogs. The length of the animal’s hair or the amount of hair or fur shed do no determine the allergenic potential.
Pet Allergy symptoms can occur during, and shortly after contact with a pet. The symptoms tend to last long even when the animal is gone. This is because the dander can stay in the air, on the surrounding furniture or on your clothes for a long while.
Common symptoms include:
You may have chronic symptoms discussed above if you are exposed to your pet on a long term basis.
Your doctor will obtain the relevant allergy history. Allergy testing in the form of blood tests and skin prick test may be offered by your doctor/ allergist to confirm the allergy.
As of any type of allergies, avoidance of trigger is key. Often, staying away from your pet is not an option, you may consider symptomatic relievers such as antihistamines, decongestants, and corticosteroids.
Pet allergy can be a long term concern if you own the pet. Symptomatic relievers may not be an ideal solution. You may consider speaking to your doctor/ allergist for immunotherapy allergy shots as a long term solution.
Hay Fever is also medically termed as rhinitis. It can be divided into Allergic Rhinitis and Non-Allergic Rhinitis.
The same medication may not cause any reaction to a person, yet may cause unforeseen allergic reactions to another person.
The concept of early avoidance as prevention of future allergy has been challenged over recent years.
Allergy Immunotherapy modifies a person’s body immune response towards allergens, hence easing allergy symptoms.
Your body’s immune system is naturally wired to fend off infections and pathogens to keep you healthy.
A pet allergy refers to a reaction that you have toward your pet’s skin, dander, saliva, or urine. On most occasions, it is the dead skin cells that cause the pet allergy.
A dust mite allergy refers to an allergic reaction to dust-mite wastes. The waste of dust mites and our bodies can trigger allergic reactions.
While allergy treatment medications are available and can be effective to a certain degree, they don’t cure people of allergies.
Allergies can occur to anyone, anytime. Allergies can affect our daily activities and reduce our quality of lives.