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How to avoid allergies caused by pets

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It’s not the pet fur that causes an allergic reaction, it’s flakes of their dead skin, saliva and dried urine.

If you have a pet you’re allergic to, you could try:

keeping pets outside as much as possible, or limiting them to a particular area of the house, preferably an area without carpet

not allowing pets in bedrooms

bathing pets at least once a week

regularly grooming pets outside

regularly washing all bedding and soft furnishing­s on which a pet is allowed

using an air filter in rooms where you spend most of your time

increasing ventilatio­n with fans, air-conditioni­ng or by opening windows.

If you’re visiting a friend or relative who has a pet, ask them not to dust or vacuum on the day you’re visiting as this will stir up the allergens into the air.

Taking a dose of antihistam­ine medication about an hour before visiting can also help reduce the severity of your symptoms.

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