Owning and caring for pets is a favorite pastime worldwide.
Many people are as close to their pets as they are to the people they are living
with in their daily lives. The choice of your pet may depend on where you live,
and your own personal preference.
Pets range from many selections. They
can be: snakes, rabbits, birds and lizards. However, the most common pets to
have are cats and dogs.
Due to cat allergies, many do not choose to have
a cat, when they may otherwise have liked one. Those who have cat allergies
cannot be around cats. Their allergies may be mild to severe, so they need to be
certain to be careful when around these animals.
Coping with Cat
Allergies
Up to 40 % of people who suffer from asthma also have some cat
allergies and are more sensitive to these pets than they are to dogs. A protein
in the cat skin and saliva is the element that creates the problem.
The
problematic element for those with this allergy is a protein found in the skin
of the cat and in the saliva of the cat. When the cat licks his fur while
cleaning himself, he deposits this protein on his fur.
Thus the reaction
in sensitive individuals is by this allergen. The allergen can then produce a
reaction-pollen dust mites, and animal dander. The cat hair itself is not the
problem; it is the protein in the dander and the saliva. When these allergens
become airborne, then the symptoms begin.
This allergen has been found in
offices and places where animals are not allowed. But how? The allergen is very
sticky and can be carried on clothing from place to place. The protein causing
the cat allergy remains in the air for long periods of time, therefore; those
who are most sensitive are more likely to have an allergic reaction upon
entering a room where there are many cats.
Wheezing, the most common
symptom of cat allergy, begins upon entrance to a room with cats. There are also
more subtle, delayed reactions that can linger to up to a week or more. Chronic
asthma can be an ongoing malady for those who are exposed often. Hives and
eczema may also occur. Be safe, if allergic to cats, don't be in their presence.
It is better to maintain good health and be aware of the symptoms of your
allergy. Buy yourself a dog! By: Dorothy
Medlum
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