How to treat allergies in animals
How to treat allergies in animals
Allergy to Animals - an urgent problem in modern allergologyand clinical immunology. She suffers a sixth of living people on Earth, regardless of age and sex. The most common allergens are wool, skin and animal dander. The main symptoms of the disease include: sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, temporary asthma attacks, tearing and eye irritation.
Instructions
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To treat allergies, consultto a specialist. With no acute course of the disease, the doctor prescribes antihistamines and nasal aerosols. In more complex cases, corticosteroid medications are used, and in the presence of asthma attacks, anti-asthmatic drugs are used.
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Take the immunotherapy course. It is the most effective treatment for allergies of any origin and is aimed at reducing hypersensitivity to allergens released by pets. The process of hyposensitization involves the administration of small doses of the corresponding allergen under the skin. They cause in the body the production of antibodies, which in the future prevent the development of allergic reactions. Depending on the severity of the disease, such therapy can last up to several months. Over time, you can do with the introduction of one dose per month.
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The most reasonable and effective way to get rid offrom an allergy to an animal - to give the pet to other hands. If for some reason you can not do this, observe some precautions. First, limit the movement of your pet. Do not let his presence in the bedroom. This is the room in which you spend most of the time, and having a cat or dog there is extremely undesirable.
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Install in the house several air filters. Such funds catch most of the microparticles, incl. dandruff, wool and other allergens released by animals.
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Get rid of carpeting with a large pile. Cover all mattresses, blankets, pillow cases with dustproof covers. Regularly wash the bedding.
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To avoid accumulation of allergens, carefully clean your pet. More often wash with bleach the place where he usually sits. Weekly, bathe and wash your pet with a good shampoo.
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And of course, adhere to the elementary normshygiene. After contacting the animal, always wash your hands. At least twice a week, do a wet cleaning of the apartment. With such simple rules, you can keep a pet in the house and not be afraid that the allergy will take you by surprise.
