Posted by admin | Posted in Build a Shed | Posted on 07-06-2008
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Animal Allergy: What triggers the allergic animals
The animals have interacted with humans for thousands of years. But here are some news to all lovers of animals: sneezing, coughing, hacking, runny noses and rashes that appear on the skin can be caused by small animals, hairy so love and admire. Are you allergic to pets or other animals? Here is a list of animals that commonly trigger allergies in humans:
Cats and dogs
Most dogs and cats have skin that cause allergies. Since the animals shed regularly, the tiny hairs finally found in the skin, nose and mouth. When this happens, the allergy symptoms occur. This can happen if the animal is long hair or short hair.
What about races without hair? For people that allergies are caused by animal hair, keeping a cat or a dog without hair seems to solve the problem. Ie until the animal develops a skin problem and dandruff sheds or dead skin. This can trigger an allergy.
Horses
Like cats and dogs, horses can also cause allergy through their saliva. There are certain proteins in the saliva of the horse that can be problematic for people who are hypersensitive. horse dander can also cause allergic reactions.
Rabbits
Rabbits have fine hair when shed, can trigger allergies in people who have a sensitivity to them. People who have allergies or asthma may suffer from wheezing, sneezing, eyes watery eyes and runny nose. Nasal congestion is also common. Your urine also contains certain proteins that can cause itching or rashes as a result direct contact.
Guinea pigs and hamsters
Guinea pigs and hamsters are very caring and are low maintenance animals. Many of them have been domesticated and are found in many homes as pets. They are generally easy to maintain, which makes them very popular among children, adolescents and to adults.
The problem with guinea pigs and hamsters is that hair, dander and urine can trigger allergies. For someone who has asthma or have hypersensitivity to proteins in the urine of the animal, the animal can be a source of physical discomfort. Symptoms vary, ranging from skin rashes to sneezing and asthma.
The mice and rats
These are cousins of the wild guinea pig. People who are hypersensitive or who have not developed antibodies to certain proteins allergens secreted by these animals can also suffer from allergic reactions to their hair, urine, feces and saliva.
The birds and poultry
The birds, ducks, chickens and class can also trigger allergies in humans. Direct contact with feces and the soft feathers can cause certain physical discomfort. Egg consumption can also cause allergic reactions in some certain individuals.
Cows
Cows produce milk, which contains common allergy-causing substances. Cows may, through their milk, because the gastrointestinal tract discomfort associated with lactose intolerance. Direct contact with urine can also trigger allergies in certain individuals.
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