Majority of children love pets, some even regard their pet as a best friend! However, for a number of children the love of a pet can be a nightmare as pet allergy holds them to ransom.
Pet allergy is caused by the shedding of minute particles of fur and skin relatively known as pet dander. However some animals produce there allergens in urine or saliva, that may also cause allergies. These particles are so small that they can easily become airborne allowing them to be inhaled.The airborne dispersed pet dander causing pet allergies is seen as a threat by the body, which in response immediately releases immunoglobulin E (IgE) to attack the invading allergens. This is followed by the release of various chemicals including histamine, which causes the airways to become constricted leading to breathing difficulties and symptoms of allergic rhinitis a.k.a 'permanent cold'. Pet allergy can be prevented and controlled.
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