Pet allergy is relatively common, with up to 18% of the adult population having allergic reactions to furry animals. All furry animals can cause allergic reactions, but the most common are cat and dog allergies. People who are allergic to fur do not actually react to the fur of animals, but to the protein from sebaceous glands, skin cells, saliva and urine. However, the protein can get stuck in the fur and cause an allergy.
If you are allergic to fur, it is best to try to avoid the animal you are allergic to as much as possible. However, it may be difficult to avoid it completely. The protein from the animal can be transferred to the owners via clothing and hair to other environments. So even if the actual animal is not nearby, you can be exposed to the allergens. If you are allergic to furry animals, there is a high risk that you will develop asthma, for which you will need to seek medical attention. Severe asthma can be life-threatening if not treated properly.
In fur animal allergy, the body’s own immune system reacts to the animals’ proteins from their sebaceous glands, skin cells, saliva and urine. The symptoms of pet allergy vary from person to person and can range from mild to more severe.
An allergic reaction can occur from both direct and indirect contact with one or more specific animals.
The most common symptoms of an allergy to furry animals are:
Itchy and sore eyes
Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy areas on the body
Nasal congestion and cold symptoms.
Asthmatic complaints.
Some people can also get hives from direct contact with an animal.
Many of the allergens we are exposed to are airborne and enter our body via our sensitive nasal mucosa. Fur allergens, pollen and mold are some of the airborne allergens that attack us through the nose.
NOSA allergy filter is an effective nasal filter tested against airborne allergens such as pollen, fur, dust and mold. The nasal filter filters the airborne particles by inhalation through the nose, reducing the user’s exposure to the allergen. By reducing exposure to allergens, you can reduce the risk of allergic symptoms.