Is it possible to develop asthma from having a human to dog allergy?
Nov.16, 2011 in
Asthma
Question by Daniella..♥: Is it possible to develop asthma from having a human to dog allergy?
If you have a small allergy to a dog and you have a dog in your house is it possible that you could develop asthma or other serious problems?
And she’s a very small dog.
Best answer:
Answer by James
NOPE
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November 16th, 2011 at 5:05 am
YES – you can. If you are allegic to dogs, then you can develop asthma from the dog, regardless of the size of the dog. Some allergists would say it has to do with the breed – some dogs are hairless and do not shed. Pet hair in itself is not an allergen – the dander is the problem and can be in the air or clothing for a long time. You need to remove all the carpet from your home and have a HEPA filter on your vaccum to remove the allergens
November 16th, 2011 at 5:16 am
yes you can. Your best bet is to live dog-free, but in lieu of that..
Make your bedroom a dog-free zone. The dog is not allowed to enter or touch anything.. especially your bed and pillows. If the dog has been allowed on your pillows, you can try washing your pillows, but probably just best to buy all new ones. Breathing in that dander at night if you’re allergic to dogs is highly suicidal.
Wash after petting the dog. Do not touch your face with dog contaminated hands, and try to keep the dog off your clothes as much as possible. Wash up as soon as possible. If you like having the dog as a lapdog, change your clothes immediately after the snuggle time and wash your face & hands.
At night, when you go to bed, change into 100% dog-free clothing before touching your bed. You’ll want the place that you sleep to be as pristinely dog-free as humanly possible.
Carpets are actually helpful with animal dander.. it seems to trap it that its not as airborne. That said, vacuuming regularly should be done with a hepa filter vacuum, and preferably by someone else when you’re not home. If you are the one that vacuums, try wearing a filter-mask while vacuuming and for an hour after it until the “dust” settles.