Wool allergy symptoms

How unpleasant it is to realize that you or your family members are allergic to animal hair. And you don't want to part with your beloved pet, because he has become a member of the family. But modern medicine does not stand still and medicines come to the rescue that help fight such an unpleasant ailment.

Wool allergy symptoms

The first allergy symptoms it can be very easily confused with the manifestations of ARVI, so many patients buy antiviral drugs on their own. But relief does not come and then the thought of an allergy comes.

Symptoms of wool allergy:

• redness of the eyes;
• active sneezing;
• runny nose and nasal congestion;
• sore throat;
• rashes on the skin;
• lacrimation;
• cough;
• difficulty breathing through the mouth.

Of course, it is not necessary that all symptoms be present at the same time.

It is possible that at the onset of the disease, you may have a couple of three symptoms. And in this case, it is already necessary to contact an allergist.

Allergy to animal hair

The most common type of allergic reaction is wool. animals. Basically, the culprits of the disease are cats, dogs, hamsters, mice, etc.

Most surprising: the most allergenic are animals with short hair. Since the reaction does not occur to the fur itself, but to particles of the animal's skin, saliva, urine and excrement. The pet leaves such traces throughout the apartment.

Even if you often clean and try to keep it clean, let's say right away that this will not help you get rid of your allergies. Here radical measures are needed: either parting with a pet, or constant medication.

By the way, cats are less allergenic than cats or dogs.

If you or your family members are prone to allergies, then consider whether have a pet?

Dog hair allergy

As mentioned earlier, the allergy does not appear to the animal's fur, but to its particles of the epidermis.

If your pet loves outdoor activities, then the body's reaction is possible to pollen, which sticks to the animal's fur. Therefore, to clarify the diagnosis, it is better to consult a doctor and establish the cause of the allergy.

The only breed that is ideal for allergy sufferers is the poodle. He does not have an undercoat, unlike other animals. You can wash your animal once a week.

The most allergenic are mestizo breeds. They have the densest undercoat and are washed no more than once every 2 months. If you shorten the bathing interval, the situation may worsen. Peeling on the skin becomes permanent, thereby causing an increase in the allergy reaction.

What to do if you have a wool allergy

To confirm the diagnosis, you should be given allergy tests, which will reveal the exact cause of the onset of the disease.

If your fears are confirmed, then the doctor will prescribe drugs that drown out the symptoms of allergies. Remember: unfortunately, it is impossible to cure the disease. But there is good news: the immune system can be accustomed to pathogens and make your life bright again. Of course, such a procedure takes more than one year, but the results show themselves within six months.

The meaning of the procedure is as follows: a small dose of the allergen is injected into the blood to begin with, if the symptoms do not appear, then the dose is increased at the next visit. And so on until the immune system learns not to respond to the pathogen.

At home, follow these rules:

• avoid prolonged contact with the animal;
• take antiallergenic drugs in advance;
• do not let your pet into your room and on your bed;
• teach the animal to sleep in one place;
• ask household members to comb the animal at least once a week;
• refuse carpets, carpets and other dust collectors;
• do wet cleaning as often as possible;
• ventilate the apartment more often;
• install a humidifier.

If you remove all the paths, cushions and other items that accumulate dust on themselves, then you will notice a positive result on the first day. Agree, wash the floor faster. A vacuum cleaner should be used only when necessary, since it does not retain small dust particles.

The humid air in the house will prevent allergens from flying in the air, but makes it possible to settle on the floor. That is, simply by washing the floor, you will reduce the risk of dust entering the body.

By observing all the rules and recommendations of the doctor, you can live with ease and sometimes even forget about your allergies.

The main thing: do not start the disease, otherwise there is a risk of bronchial asthma.