Health
Summer Solutions for Pet Allergies Online
The still warm airs of summer tends to exacerbate pet dander allergies. For some online help in dealing with the sneezing, turn to the American Association of Allergy Asthma and Immunology's Web site.
Don't blame the fur from your favorite cat or dog for the sniffling and stuffiness. It's caused by the dander from their saliva breaking into tiny particles and being breathed by you.
A quick fix: keep the animals out of the rooms you spend a lot of time in and protect your upholstered furniture with zip-up plastic covers.
Weekly bathing of your furry friend by a non-allergic member of the household will reduce reactions to dander -- the same member should also be the one to frequently brush the pet outdoors to keep indoor shedding to a minimum.
Home air cleaners have been shown to help eliminate pet dander and allergists can often help prescribe a medication to keep allergic reactions under control.
Don't blame the fur from your favorite cat or dog for the sniffling and stuffiness. It's caused by the dander from their saliva breaking into tiny particles and being breathed by you.
A quick fix: keep the animals out of the rooms you spend a lot of time in and protect your upholstered furniture with zip-up plastic covers.
Weekly bathing of your furry friend by a non-allergic member of the household will reduce reactions to dander -- the same member should also be the one to frequently brush the pet outdoors to keep indoor shedding to a minimum.
Home air cleaners have been shown to help eliminate pet dander and allergists can often help prescribe a medication to keep allergic reactions under control.
