Allergies

Dogs have often been called man's best friend. For dog lovers, that phrase rings true. However, for many, dogs are a main source for allergies. Fortunately, there are some medications and simple...

Sneezing, itching, runny nose -- these are the unpleasant effects of allergies. The causes for these sinus-based allergies include pollen, dander and dust mites. When pollen or dander are inhaled,...

When you have pet allergies, your beloved Fido can make your home a house of misery. Your pet's hair and saliva are allergy-causing culprits, but an animal's dander -- or dead skin cells -- often...

Reducing allergens in the home can greatly improve the health of family members with allergies. Even though you cannot prevent all allergens from entering your home, there are many ways to reduce...

Cat allergies in children can be quite difficult to deal with, and disheartening if you own a cat and deal with the allergy on a daily basis. Cat allergies are caused by Fel d.1, a protein that is...

Finding out you are allergic to your dog can be distressing. Continuing to own the dog will mean suffering with allergies. Those with dog allergies many times keep their dog and treat their allergies.

Cat allergies--and allergies to other animals--occur when your body's immune system mistakenly identifies the proteins in the animal's dander, saliva and urine as harmful invaders. Symptoms of cat...

Over 50,000,000 people in America suffer from allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Common allergies include food allergies, seasonal allergies and household...

Animal lovers know that pets can be a great joy. However, all animals shed tiny flakes from their fur, feathers or skin called dander, which is similar to dandruff in humans. Dander is a...

Pets are an important part of many families. Unfortunately, some members of your family may be allergic to your pet dog, cat, bird or other animal friends. If you love pets and develop an allergy...

Pets are great companions to have around, but unfortunately sometimes we can be allergic to them. Rather than giving away your pet, there are steps you can take in order to control your allergies.

For more than 40 million allergy sufferers in the United States, airborne pollens, spores, animal dander, and/or dust can cause discomfort and illness. Clearly, allergies represent a large and...

If you already suffer from allergies or asthma, feline allergies are fairly common. The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America estimates that 15 to 30 percent of people with existing allergies...

Children and adults with cat allergies can experience a host of symptoms, including itching, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing, wheezing, and hives; this is a response to the protein found in the...

Allergy-proofing your house can help significantly reduce asthma and respiratory allergy symptoms. Vacuuming frequently, using allergy-proof covers for pillows and mattresses, eliminating pet...

Allergies are an unfortunate fact of life for many people, affecting them in a variety of unpleasant ways. Allergens are at the core cause of allergic reactions, causing a vast array of symptoms,...

There are more than 100 million pets in the United States, or about four pets per every 10 people, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Between 15 percent and 30 percent of...

It can be disheartening to plan for and obtain a pet only to find that you have allergies. Your skin may itch, and your eyes may water. Some people with allergies may even have difficulty...

Looking to get some natural allergy relief at home? Your best bet in finding a real solution to the more common airborne allergies and their symptoms is be proactive and to try and prevent them...

Your home can be a welcome mat to a surprising number of allergy causing dust mites, pollens, and molds. Find out what allergy causing rascals are living in your house and what you can do to...

Having a pet doesn't necessarily mean you have to suffer with pet allergies. Symptoms are similar to that of hay fever. Any animal can cause an allergy, but reactions are most commonly associated...

Contrary to what many people believe, an allergy to cats is not your allergy to their fur. Instead, what is causing your allergy symptoms is exposure to their saliva, dander, and possibly urine....

The allergies humans get from pet dander are considered inhalant allergies, meaning they enter the body through the eyes, nose and mouth, lining the nasal passages, mucus membranes and lungs.

Pet dander is the dry, microscopic flakes of skin that shed from animals when the epidermal layer renews itself, typically every 21 days or every three to four days in pets with skin conditions...

Preventing allergies to pet dander involves keeping the pets out of the bedroom and off of upholstered furniture, bathing the pets on a regular basis and eliminating as much carpeting as possible...

Allergies are a growing concern among many people today. Unfortunately, no cure for allergies exists. But there are treatments available to help you manage your symptoms.

If you have a pet and you suffer from pet related allergies, allergy relief bedding may be the solution. According to Philip Tierno, director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York...

Allergies can be very annoying and even, in some cases, fatal. When specific allergens are inhaled, the body reacts in a hypersensitive way and an allergic reaction occurs. Some of the most common...

Pet dander has all types of effects on humans. It is also commonly known as a pet allergy. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) says that of people who suffer from allergies, 15 to...

Pet allergies are caused by inflammation of the nasal passages due to animal dander. According to the Mayo Clinic, your body creates an allergy-causing antibody when exposed to animal protein...

Did someone forget to tell your lungs and eyes that Fido is mans best friend? The only thing that is worse than finding out that your beloved family companion is the cause of major allergic...

For pet lovers, cat allergies can be very frustrating. Itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and even difficulty breathing are just a few symptoms that a person with cat allergies can experience. Many...

Cat allergy is not caused by cat hair, but by the dander, or dead skin cells contained in the hair when it sheds. Dander is produced by a protein that a cat secretes. These allergens can be...

Allergies are the body's reactions to foods, pollen, pet dander and other foreign substances and can make you feel miserable. Antibodies facilitate the creation of histamine that causes rashes,...

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, approximately 15 to 30 percent of allergy sufferers are allergic to dogs and cats. Dog allergies are not as common as cat allergies, but...

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an allergic reaction that occurs when specific substances are inhaled and the body is hypersensitive to them. Some of the most common substances that...

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an allergic reaction to specific substances that are inhaled and create inflammation inside your nose. Some of the worst offenders are pollens, pet...

Pet dander allergies are never cured. They can be treated in a variety of ways, but there is only one way of escaping pet dander allergies entirely: avoid pets. Within that limit, most allergy...

Millions of people are affected by cat allergies, which cause the body to react inappropriately to the proteins found in a cat's dander or saliva. Cat allergies manifest most often with symptoms...

Allergies affect millions of Americans. They occur when the body reacts in a hypersensitive way to a specific allergen that has been inhaled. Each person has a set of unique triggers that can lead...

Allergies can not only be annoying, but in some cases if not properly treated, they can be fatal. When a specific allergen is inhaled, an allergy sufferer's body reacts in a hypersensitive way to...

Having an allergy means that your body is reacting in a hypersensitive way to a specific substance that is inhaled. People have their own specific allergens that affect them, as well as their own...

Allergies occur when a specific substance is inhaled and your body reacts in a hypersensitive way to it. That reaction of increased inflammation can show itself in many ways including allergic...

Allergies occur when the body reacts in a hypersensitive way to specific substances. Some of the most common triggers are pet dander, mold and pollens. Symptoms that tend to appear from allergens...

Allergies occur when a specific substance is inhaled and the body reacts to it in a hypersensitive way. Although many adult allergies stem from childhood allergies, for others, allergies may not...

Allergies occur in response to specific allergic triggers. Each person has his own set of unique triggers, as well as reactions. One of the most common reactions is hay fever or allergic rhinitis....

Pet dander, a mixture of dried skin and hair particles produced naturally by cats and dogs, is a common household allergen. Light enough to be borne through the air, it easily comes into contact...

Not everyone is susceptible to having a pet dander allergy. Those who are more likely to be allergic are those whose family has a history of allergies. To prevent pet dander allergies from...

Allergies are annoying, frustrating, uncomfortable and, in extreme cases, potentially fatal. Relieving allergy symptoms requires a balance of treatment and prevention, and with a few simple steps...

Pet dander, contrary to what many people think, is not caused by pet hair or fur. Instead, it is caused by small pieces of dead skin that slough off your pet. These small pieces of skin are so...