Some of the most common allergens are animal allergens. Their source is both domestic and farm animals.
Allergic activity is possessed by wool, dandruff, feathers, saliva, as well as urine and animal excrement. Dogs, cats, horses, sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, rats and parrots can all be the cause of an allergic disease.
Allergic reactions to animals are most acutely manifested in the form of an allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. Sometimes animal allergens can cause bronchial asthma.
The main symptoms of allergy to animals are:
Nasal congestion, discharge from the nose, sneezing; Itching and redness of the eyes, lacrimation; Wheezing in the chest, dry cough; Shortness of breath (shortness of breath, suffocation); Symptoms of eczema or hives. Prevention According to experts, the best solution to the problem is to avoid contact with the source of allergens, and, first of all, to refuse keeping pets. Unfortunately, sometimes this is not enough for a complete recovery, because the animal allergens are easily transported by air and on the clothes of other people. Nevertheless, the first thing a patient should do is minimize communication with animals.
If you remove an unacceptable animal, you should wash it at least once a week, but not yourself. To reduce the content of animal skin particles in the room, it is better to remove carpets, upholstered furniture and everything that can accumulate dust from it. It is necessary to use air purifiers.
