Dogs are truly a man's best friend. An abundant percentage of US households have a dog. There are studies however that dog ownership can prevent the development of allergies to children. Dogs emit endotoxin, a protein released by dogs that stimulates the immune system far from allergies. Children with dogs are less likely to have asthma than children without dogs at home. So how's life for a person with dog allergies in a dog-loving country? It is not easy at all, so learning the basics-symptoms, prevention and treatment is a great help.
Symptoms of dog allergies are similar to other nasal allergies like sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and coughing. Some may have skin reactions. To those who have severe allergies, they develop asthma and hives occur on the face and chest. But have you wondered where these allergens come from? No it is not the dog's hair that gives people allergic reaction.
People actually are allergic to dander, saliva and urine. It does not matter whether it's short or long hair the dog has, they all give allergic reaction to humans. Testing is always a good option to make sure what kind of allergen a person is allergic. There are some cases happened that people tend to believe that they have dog allergy but turn out not to have them. Dog allergies can be treated with over-the-counter drugs like antihistamines, decongestant, and other nasal sprays. Though doctors agree that medication is a big help, avoidance is still the best cure. Do not get near nor kiss the dogs. If you need to get contact with dogs, drink medicine ahead of time. But if you happen to have a dog inside your house, clean the house as regular as possible. Take away carpets, curtains and others that can catch dust. Always keep the dog outside the house if possible.
You may find the above mentioned tips very helpful in your dog allergy. But if don't, you may opt to more extreme measures like living a life away from dogs. It will give you enough relief that you will not need of medication.
