Household pets including cats, dogs, rodents, and birds can present special problems for people with allergies. Many people with cat allergies think they are allergic to the animals fur. It is actually a protein within the pet's saliva and dander (skin flakes) that is the cause of their trouble. When cat's groom themselves, they deposit saliva onto their fur and skin.

Large amounts of dander become airborne when the animal rubs against furniture and when you brush or pet them. This substance is very difficult to remove from an environment. Dander also contributes to another allergy problem.

It serves as a food supply for dust mites. Although the fur of a dog or cat is not a major allergen, it will collect pollen, dust, mold, and other irritants. Someone with allergies or asthma should not keep a pet in their house. Although it is both phsically and emotionally difficult, finding the pet a new home, is the best solution!

Even isolating the pet to a small area or keeping the pet outdoors, does not guarantee a dander-free home. Air currents, from central heating and air conditioning or fans, will spread pet allergen throughout the house. Dander can also be brought back in on the body and clothing of other people.

Solutions To Reduce Pet Allergies:

1.  Never allow the pet into the bedroom of the allergic individual.
2.  Wash the pet every week to reduce the amount of dander. 

Please Note: Because dander can remain in carpets and upholstery for many months, even after the pet has been moved to another area, it is best to have everything thoroughly cleaned.

Pollen, a very common allergen, is the cause of "seasonal allergic rhinitis" or "hay fever". During the seasons when plants are pollinating, people who are sensitive will develop allergic reactions.

Most pollens are light enough to be windborne and can penetrate anywhere, indoors and out. The hay fever season can be a different time of year for different people.

This is because trees, grasses, and weeds produce pollens during different seasons. Symptoms from pollen allergies include a stuffy and watery nose, redness, swelling and itching of the eyes, and itching of the ears.

By avoiding substances that cause reactions, it is possible to control hay fever. You can still enjoy times of high pollenation by using a few simple precautions.

Suggestions To Reduce Pollen Allergies:

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