A Guide to Allergies Pet Allergy Explained

Pet fur can cause pet allergy among people. According to some researchers, saliva protein can cause allergies. Proteins from saliva remain as the animal licks itself. Skin and urine are the sources of proteins that cause allergies. It is the drying of the substance that carries the protein that make makes the said protein float. Allergic reactions to cats are more common as most cats lap oftentimes and people like to hold them, as well. People now are fast accepting other pet types guinea pigs and gerbils as great pets. Urine of the many rodents may trigger hypersensitivity to some people.

Mold Allergy Explained

Treatments for mold allergy are similar to dust mites and pollens. Keep the basement and bathroom well ventilated. This will help in preventing the fungi to flourish in moist places. In addition, doors and windows should always be kept closed. Molds are present outdoors. They can be commonly seen under the mushroom, in the piles of leaves, grass, mulch and hay. However, molds are also present indoors. They can be commonly seen in the basements and bathrooms, or other damp areas at home. Sporatic molds are parasitic and microscopic fungi. Like pollen, molds can drift above the air. Indoor plants should be avoided. Their soil can be a good ground for mold growth. Molds can be found in damp areas of the home. Two common examples are the basement and bathroom. Molds are also present in the grass, mulch, hay, and other outdoor places.

Pollen Allergy

Pollen grains are tiny substances produced by plants and are seasonally scattered to aid in pollination. Pollen grains are carried by the wind. It is possible for some pollen grains to be transferred to unlikely places aside from their ideal plant destinations. Pollen allergy can be

categorized as seasonal allergic rhinitis and this is triggered by inhaling pollen grains in the air. Hay fever is another name by which many people call this condition. Pollen grains are popular allergy triggers. For many allergic people, it is not a problem living a life without eating specific foods, taking certain medicines, or having pets. Household insects and dusts can be avoided, too. You will have a hard time avoiding airborne pollen inside the house, though, if the windows are always down.

Soap and Detergent Allergy Facts

You may think that it's the chemicals that make you itch, but actually it's not. Surprise: Most of the skin reactions are not caused by the cleaning chemicals but by a perfume additive, Dr. Wedner says. "Nearly each soap have plant extracts to make the product more appealing to the consumers. The skin may be irritated and develop skin rashes. What to do: When choosing soaps to buy, avoid soaps that have scent and additives. Do not buy soaps that are not phthalate-free. However helpful phthalates are in improving textures, these chemicals and its compound are known to cause allergies. For this reason, labels must be checked whether they contain diethyl phthalate on them. Dove, Tide, and Ivory are all low-irritant products, as well as other organic brands.

Mold Allergies Info

There are thousands of types of yeasts and molds that belong to the fungus family To form clusters, yeasts divide and multiply because they are single cells. The multi cellular molds grow as branching threads called hyphae. Only a specific number of mold types are recognized widely to cause mold allergies, although it could be possible that both can probably cause allergic reactions. The fungis reproductive pieces or its seeds are called spores. Spores differ in shape, size and color among types of mold. In order for millions of spores to be produced, each spore that fertilizes would give rise to new mold growth. Some people are at a greater risk of aggravating mold allergy symptoms if one taking certain foods processed by fungi such as cheese. Sometimes, mushrooms and dried fruits can also produce allergy symptoms.

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