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It will seem horribly unfair to any child who suffers with
allergies that they cannot have a pet or must loose one whom they
have grown attached to. Is there a way to deal with pet allergies
which may lessen or even eliminate the suffering for adults and
children with allergies?

WHAT ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO?

By establishing whether the animal is actually the cause of an
allergy is certainly the best starting point. However, that can
be a difficult task if you already have an animal since the
allergens are extremely difficult to remove entirely.

If an existing pet can be removed and the home thoroughly cleaned
(carpets, walls, furniture etc.) you MAY be able to verify the
allergy in several months. Obviously that is not the easiest
solution.

Having the child stay with a friend or relative for a week (as
long as there are no pets in the home) may show an improvement
that might indicate an allergy to the family pet.

A visit to the doctor can confirm an allergy with a simple test.
The tests vary, but some can be mildly uncomfortable and would
probably not be considered if the allergy symptoms were mild.

Some allergy symptoms are compounded by exposure to several
allergens. By identifying other sources and removing them you may
find the reaction to pets is lessened and not a barrier to
enjoying their presence.

CREATING AN ALLERGY FRIENDLY HOME

There are several steps you can take to reduce the build up of
allergens and bring relief to allergy sufferers.

The first recommendation is to have hardwood or other smooth
surface for your flooring. Carpets hold far more of the particles
that cause allergies and hard flooring makes it easy to clean.

Leather furniture is also ideal for homes with pet allergies. For
the same reason as hard flooring is more suitable than carpet,
leather holds far less allergens than fabric.

Keep a seat for the allergy sufferer that pets are not allowed to
sit on. Also be certain that animals do not sleep on the beds or
enter the bedrooms of allergy sufferers. Consider keeping the
sleeping area of the home as a pet-free zone.

MAKING YOUR PET AS HYPO-ALLERGENIC AS POSSIBLE

There are even things you can do with your pet to reduce the
allergic effects of having them in your home.

Frequent grooming and bathing with a mild soap to prevent over
drying will reduce the dander that is one of the main causes of
pet allergies. It would be recommended that someone without
allergies take on this task.

Washing hands after playing with a pet and avoiding touching your
face with unwashed hands will also help. Since some individuals
are also allergic to the saliva of pets it would be sensible to
not allow your pet to lick you.

In the case of more serious allergies or asthma it may be best
that no pet share the home. For older children or adults it may
be possible to find a medication or treatment which makes the
situation tolerable if they prefer to keep the pet despite the
allergy.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes
only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any
disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any
health care program.

Allergies can range from a mild seasonal annoyance to a life threatening
condition. There are a number of different types of allergies that affect
millions of people.

Some of the most common types of allergies are food allergies. The
reactions to food allergies can range in severity. Some individuals
experience an upset stomach or mild headache when they eat certain kinds
of foods. Other people, however; have very serious reactions that can be
life threatening.

Of the food allergy categories, shellfish and peanut allergies are quite
common and can very serious, even leading to death. Many of the signs and
symptoms related to food allergies include rashes, itching, nasal
congestion, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, swelling of the lips, tongue
and/or throat.

In very serious reactions, the individual may go into shock and
experience a rapid drop in blood pressure. The airway may also begin to
constrict, making it difficult for the person to breath. At this point,
the allergic reaction becomes life threatening and emergency medical help
should be sought immediately.

In many cases, food allergies can be caused due to a genetic family
history. Many children experience food allergies in their younger years
but then eventually grow out of the condition as they mature.

Some individuals also suffer from various types of drug allergies. These
types of allergies most commonly include reactions to the drug known as
penicillin; however other types of drugs may also cause reactions. Sulfa
drugs, anesthesia and insulin also cause allergic reactions in a number
of people.

It is very important to let anyone treating you know if you suffer from
any type of drug allergy. Many people who suffer from drug reactions and
allergies also find it beneficial to carry some kind of identifying
information with them to denote the allergy in the event of an accident.

While no one reacts well to an inset sting or bite, in some people the
situation can become life threatening. These individuals usually begin to
experience what is known as anaphylaxis when stung or bitten. Anaphylaxis
is an extremely serious medical condition in which the airway becomes
constricted and the person is at risk for dying if medical help is not
sought immediately.

Other common symptoms related to impending anaphylaxis include swelling
of the face and shock. Severe allergic reactions are usually associated
with bites and stings from wasps, bees, hornets and yellow jackets.

Allergic reactions to latex are a problem that is not well known by many
people but that can be extremely serious. Individuals can come into
contact with latex in a number of ways and environments; both at

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Allergy drugs impair drivers Driving while taking some over the counter allergy drugs can be more dangerous than driving drunk, a study released today says. And to the surprise of researchers, even the drivers who did not feel drowsy while on the popular drug Benadryl performed just as pitifully as those who were drunk. The drivers believed their performance was unaffected. ”You couldn’t predict who was impaired based on drowsiness scores,” said John Weiler,.. May , INDUSTRY GROUPS SEEK RESEARCH INTO ALLERGY FREE PEANUTS WASHINGTON (AP) In the wake of last year’s aborted government bid to protect peanut allergy sufferers in airplanes, peanut industry groups are seeking federal funding for research aimed at producing allergy free peanuts. Representatives of peanut farmers, manufacturers and shellers met with lawmakers and key congressional staffers this week to outline a three year,. million proposal for research at the University of Georgia, the University of Florida and Alabama.. Chicago Sun Times , ALLERGY FACTS A few facts about children’s food allergies Peanuts, milk, wheat, eggs, soy, almonds, pecans, walnuts, fish and shellfish cause about percent of food allergies. Some children outgrow allergies to foods, while some might remain allergic throughout adulthood. Children are three times more likely than adults to have severe food allergies because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Usually, a child will not have an allergic reaction the first time a food is.. SELDANE OUT OF BREATH DRUGMAKER TO PULL ALLERGY MEDICINE Saying allergy sufferers can buy a safer treatment, the maker of Seldane, a popular allergy drug, announced Monday that it will pull the controversial antihistamine off the market The Food and Drug Administration began proceedings to ban Seldane and Seldane D, a decongestant formula, a year ago because of potentially deadly side effects, but maker Hoechst marion Roussel balked. The FDA had argued that the same company made another drug called Allegra that fights allergies as.. St. Louis Post Dispatch , STUDY GENE WORK POSES ALLERGY RISK Researchers have found that an allergy causing substance in one crop can be passed to another, prompting calls for greater regulation of gene spliced foods. An article in today’s New England Journal of Medicine reveals that an allergy causing protein in Brazil nuts can be transferred to soybeans through genetic engineering. The goal had been to make soybeans a richer source of protein for animal feed. But the process also transferred a protein known to cause reactions in humans.

Millions of people who used to sniffle and sneeze their way through and have found relief with prescription antihistamines that don’t make them drowsy.Unfortunately, new warnings have left many people concerned about the safety of Seldane (terfenadine) and Hismanal (astemizole). Does this mean they have to suffer with soggy handkerchiefs and itchy red eyes? Most people do not need to worry about reports of irregular… . Los Angeles Times May , Allergy to Latex, Used in Medical and Household Supplies, Can Kill Health The problem does not stop latex condoms from being the ‘barrier of choice’ in the AIDS battle. Allergies to latex, the versatile rubber product used in everyday items from balloons to rubber bands and in essential medical supplies presents a serious concern for health officials.Although the number of individuals allergic to latex is very small, the reports of incidents have been growing.Implications of the allergies are worrisome, according to health officials, because rubber is ubiquitous in medical settings. It is used in catheters, IV tubes, surgical gloves, dental dams,… . Chicago Sun Times , Latex allergy risk looms Allergies to latex, the versatile rubber product used in everyday items from balloons to rubber bands and in essential medical supplies, present a serious concern for health officials.Although the actual numbers of people allergic to latex is very small, the number of reported reactions has been growing. And the implications of the allergies are worrisome, according to health officials, because rubber is so ubiquitous in the medical settings. It is used in catheters, IV tubes, surgical… . Rocky Mountain News (CO) , ALLERGY SUFFERERS GET DANDER UP WHEN STOCK SHOW COMES TO CITY One wonders what they did, in the Old West, without inhalers and allergy pills.If you’re allergic or asthmatic, you won’t want to go near the National Western Stock Show without pharmaceuticals on board, Denver area d ors warn. “There’s no question we see a lot of people with allergies and asthmatics, especially children, in our offices around the stock show,” said Dr. William Silvers, former president of the Colorado Allergy… . Washington Post , THE POWER OF SUGGESTION REPORT CHALLENGES ‘FOOD ALLERGIES’ TEST The increasingly common “food allergies” or “food sensitivities” diagnosed by practitioners of a new and controversial medical speciality called clinical ecology appear overwhelmingly to be the result of the power of suggestion rather than true allergies, according to a report published today.In recent years, “environmental illness,” purportedly caused by multiple allergies to foods or synthetic chemicals, has become a… . May , ALLERGIES ARE NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT IN VALLEY For Barby Dougherty, trees, cats and rabbits have a lot in common They give her a sore throat.Last year, the Mission Hills woman, , missed and one half months of work because of severe allergies that irritated her sinuses, filled her lungs with phlegm and even took away her voice for three weeks. “My throat was so sore, I didn’t have much interest in talking.” There have been other sacrifices using an artificial Christmas tree, avoiding houses… . . . Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May , Don’t sneeze at those allergies Nasty season raises threat of infection, experts warn May An unusually warm and wet spring has resulted in one of the worst allergy seasons in ades, causing many sufferers to flock into local physician offices, area health professionals say.

The National Allergy Bureau, a program of the AAAAI, offers spring planting suggestions and includes Dayton in its daily pollen readings at Web site… . The Tampa Tribune May , Veterinarians can offer treatments for allergies that give Fido fits BEACH PARK Spring can be a miserable time for people with allergies. Cats and dogs can suffer, too. Fluffy’s fur is flying, but it may not be the fault of a flea.The real truth about cats and dogs is that just like people they may be scratching because of allergies.All creatures great and small are not equal when it comes to allergies. In the feline world, Asian breeds such as Himalayans and Burmese are particularly susceptible, says south Tampa veterinarian Walter… . Sun Sentinel , ALLERGY SHOTS FOR CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA QUESTIONED Allergy shots, a mainstay of asthma treatment since the turn of the century, appear to be worthless for many youngsters.A major new study found the shots do nothing for children with moderate to severe year round asthma who are already taking standard medicines Asthma is caused by allergic reactions to common substances, such as grass pollen, dust mites and cockroaches.To fight it, d ors often give gradually increasing injections of the allergy causing substances that trigger the… . The Dallas Morning News , WAR OF THE NOSES Fighting allergies is an endless battle in Texas, but there are ways to keep the dander down Do you long for the day when your Siamese won’t make you sneeze? Or when you can run at sunset without an itchy nose and tightening throat?Help may be on the way. New research is finding ways to take the energy out of allergies and may eventually stop them before the first sniffle. For example, a new vaccine in development retrains the human immune system not to react to cat dander. Allervax Cat, created by ImmuLogic Pharmaceutical Corp., could be available by . The company… . , to , / / / / / / to . Duluth News Tribune (MN) , ALLERGIC TO CHRISTMAS? ALLERGY, ASTHMA SUFFERERS CLEAR THE AIR TO CELEBRATE Christmas trees and poinsettias are festive signs of the season, but they can be signs of trouble for people with allergies. Creative and clean orating can be the key to an allergy free Christmas, says Pauline Nuhring of Duluth.”I stick to stuff that’s fairly easy to clean,” she said. “I avoid things that collect dust.” A lifelong allergy and asthma suffer, Nuhring, , also knows that allergens and irritants such as mold,… . Rocky Mountain News (CO) , MICRO FILTER VACUUMS HELP ALLERGY SUFFERERS Question My children have allergies that seem worse after I run the vacuum cleaner. I can smell the dust. Do micro filtration allergy vacuum cleaners really help and do they use more electricity? S. N.Answer New micro filtration allergy vacuum cleaners do help. I have allergies to dust, mold and cat dander and I notice an improvement when I vacuum with one in my own home. Micro filtration vacuum cleaners also clean deeper than ordinary vacuums, particularly in deep pile carpets and… . Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) , WARM, WET WEATHER WORSENS ALLERGIES IN T. Allergy sufferers are blowing stuffed noses and rubbing itchy eyes with extra fervor after an unusually wet summer nurtured pollen producing plants throughout much of the nation.The summer rains, including those caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl in the Northeast and from Tropical Storm Alberto in the Southeast, also increased the amount of airborne mold, another reason to pull out the hankie. “The weed counts have been really high everywhere and we’ve… . The San Diego Union Tribune May , Whopper of an allergy season more than a mite annoying Let’s call it pollen panic, though the millions of Americans who go through it every year hardly need to be informed that those drippy, stuffed up, sneezy days are here once again.

experts prefer allergy shots, doctors say air filters are at the bottom of
the list Best to get rid of dust collectors and pets first Allergy and
asthma sufferers will go to great lengths to find relief from the
sneezing and sniffling, including buying expensive air filters and
purifiers. But do they really work?Most allergists say no or at least not
as well as traditional allergy shots and treatments.Joe Vero of Caledon
swears by the stand alone air filtration system he purchased recently for
his Mississippi office. A lifelong allergy sufferer, Vero says the usual
suspects trigger his asthma attacks dust,… . Toronto Star, The
(Ontario, Canada) May , Researchers hot on trail of an allergy epidemic,
Nearly half of all Canadians suffer from some sort of allergic reaction
Study will follow , children to try to determine causes Study will track
, children to determine cause Nearly half of all Canadians prone to
allergic reaction The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we
drink, even the kind of houses we live in and how well we clean them all
are suspects in the growing epidemic of allergies and asthma in Canada.
But just how they interact with our genes, so that one person develops an
allergic reaction and another in the same environment doesn’t, isn’t
clearly understood.A new birth cohort study of , Canadian children that
will follow them from the time their mothers are… . Los Angeles Times ,
Airborne Allergies Allergy sufferers, brace yourselves. It’s likely to be
a long, rough road ahead.This year’s record rainfall has created good
growing conditions for mold and pollen releasing plants, both major
sources of hay fever. Allergy sufferers will feel the effects, and so
will many people who have previously been spared the sneezing, congestion
and itchy eyes.”We’re heading for the worst allergy year L.A. has seen in
a long time,” said… . Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA) , Allergy season
gets a running start, As trees, grasses and flowers spring forth, the
pollen count soars. And it won’t go unnoticed. Allergy season has arrived
with a bang and a sniffle.Tree pollen blasted the Philadelphia region
last week, reaching the extreme range as measured by air sampling. The
heavy dose spewed forth after a wet and unusually cool gave way suddenly
to warmer temperatures and longer days. The pollen explosion won’t go
unnoticed. The number of allergy sufferers appears to be growing across
the Philadelphia region, and one theory suggests that children’s immune
systems… . New York Times, The (NY) , PERSONAL HEALTH Linking Allergy,
Asthma and Infant Diets Allergies and asthma in children are on the rise
in industrialized countries and medical scientists are searching for ways
to stem this mysterious trend. d ors had long assumed that exclusive
breast feeding for at least the first six months of life and delaying the
introduction of allergenic foods like peanuts, cow’s milk and eggs was
the best way to stave off allergies. But several new studies indicate
that there are limits to the long term effectiveness of this approach…
. Capital Times, The (Madison, WI) , ALLERGIES ARE WINTER PESTS TOO
Allergies we suffer from this time of year are the perennial ones things
like dust mites, animal dander and indoor mold.So watch out for allergic
symptoms, including a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing and watery or itchy
eyes. Nancy Bogue of Madison has these symptoms a lot. The list of
allergens and irritants that cause her problems seems almost
endless.Cleaning the house is difficult because she is allergic to dust

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The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is believed to be
the first of its kind in the United States that showed early exposure to
pets has a protective effect on developing pediatric… . , to , / / / /
/ / to . Los Angeles Times , Early Exposure to Pets May Put Leash on
Allergies Immunology A study asserts that children who are around at
least two dogs or cats by age have a % lower risk than those who aren’t.
Exposure to at least two dogs or cats in the first year of life may
drastically reduce the risk of allergies, including reactions to molds,
grasses and pollen, scientists report in an unusual line of research
published last week.The team of Georgia scientists pursuing this
seemingly offbeat path of research says it now has some fairly solid
leads on how animals help ward off allergies, including those known to
trigger asthma.”We started this research almost years ago,… . Press
Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA) , HIGH POLLEN LEVELS BEDEVIL ALLERGY
SUFFERERS Allergy sufferers have had a lot to sneeze about this week as
pollen counts from the county’s prolific spring grasses climbed well into
the itching and wheezing range.High temperatures and hot winds the past
few days haven’t helped. Thursday’s high was degrees, plenty hot but shy
of the record for that date, which was degrees in . According to the
allergy department at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Rosa, the
pollen count for grasses… . New York Times, The (NY) May , Delays
Possible for Over the Counter Allergy Drugs Allergy sufferers who hope
that Claritin will soon be available over the counter may well be waiting
for many months, if not years. On Friday, a committee of experts advised
the Food and Drug Administration that Claritin and two other popular
allergy drugs, Allegra and Zyrtec, were safe enough to be made available
without a prescription. It is not clear whether Food and Drug
Administration has authority to force allergy drug manufacturers,
Schering Plough, Aventis and Pfizer Inc, to… . Hampshire County
Publications (England) , Baby allergy study needs mums to be d orS in
Southampton have launched an appeal to find newly pregnant mums to help
with a groundbreaking study into baby allergies.Researchers will monitor
mothers who eat eggs during pregnancy and examine its effect on the
allergies of their children.The work may lead to a deeper understanding
of the trigger factors that lead some babies to develop asthma.Dr Gill
Vanks, who is leading the project, said “We are exploring whether changes
to a mother’s… . The News & Observer , Asthma, allergies checklist In
the United States, more than . million children suffer from asthma while
six million battle hay fever and allergies. Together these maladies
account for more than million missed school days and millions of dollars
in medical school costs and lost work days for parents. As children head
back to school this month, their parents may be apprehensive about the
effects of the classroom on their child’s asthma or allergies. The
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… . Morning Call, The
(Allentown, PA) , TREAT ALLERGIES IN RATIONAL WAYS To the Editor Over the
last few months, many articles or columns have appeared in The Morning
Call on peanut allergy. The publicity regarding the seriousness of food
allergy has been beneficial for the to percent of the population with
true food allergy. As a spokesperson for both the allergists in the
Lehigh Valley and the Pennsylvania Allergy and Asthma Association, I
think the ision to not ban peanuts on certain rows of airplanes was good.
While there is no doubt that people die… . Time , Don’t Ban Peanuts
There are better ways for schools and parents to protect children who
suffer a deadly allergy A school system in upstate New York faces a year
problem that has nothing to do with computers. Last month a couple living
in Grand Island gave their local elementary school two years in which to
rid itself of peanuts. Why? So their three year old son, who suffers from
a severe allergy to peanuts, won’t be exposed to peanut butter, peanut
oil or even “peanut dust” when he enters kindergarten in the fall of .
This demand for a peanut ban has divided.
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An inquest, which began Monday, is examining the circumstances around
Mrs. Silversmith’s death…. . Newsday (Melville, NY) , Compost,
Allergies Studied No link found at Islip site A long awaited state health
study on Islip’s composting facility has found two to four times the
amount of airborne fungal spores normally in the air in nearby
communities. But the study could not document some residents’ complaints
that the spores triggered allergy or asthma symptoms. However, the
pioneering study one of the first to assess the health impact of a
composting yard warned that such facilities should not be located near
hospitals and other health… . . . Austin American Statesman , NOTHING
TO SNEEZE AT Allergies signal immune system’s chemical warfare against
the environment Misery loves company, and allergy sufferers have plenty
of both.Allergies of one sort or another afflict more than million
Americans. Asthma, often a consequence of allergies, accounts for nearly
half a million hospitalizations and , deaths a year. One in every nine d
or visits has something to do with an allergy. Two centuries ago,
allergies were virtually unknown to medical science; today allergies are
everywhere, and more than substances are known to elicit allergic… .
Washington Post , PINK AND BLUE MICE AND ALLERGY ATTACKS Colorful
experiments with pink and blue mice may lead to relief for the to million
people in the United States who suffer from allergies. The experiments
involve gene altered mice created by scientists at the University of
North Carolina and the National Institutes of Health. The researchers
designed the mice to lack a single gene, without which the animals can’t
make a protein called the IgE receptor. In normal mice and in humans, the
IgE receptor sits like a satellite dish… . The Tampa Tribune ,
Sometimes, food can be upsetting Food allergies are difficult to live
with, but they can be even harder to diagnose, d ors say. That’s because
the most common type of food allergy is cyclical it shows up only
occasionally. “”Many people can eat a food they’re allergic to in
moderation, without any symptoms. However, if they eat that same food day
after day, or in larger quantities, or at a time of the year when
allergies in general are very active, then symptoms… . Philadelphia
Inquirer, The (PA) , DIAGNOSING AND TREATING FOOD ALLERGIES Food
allergies are difficult to live with, but they can be even harder to
diagnose, d ors say. That’s because the most common type of food allergy
is cyclical it shows up only occasionally.”Many people can eat a food
they’re allergic to in moderation, without any symptoms. However, if they
eat that same food day after day, or in larger quantities, or at a time
of the year when allergies in general are very active, then symptoms
occur,”… . , HOTLINE HELPS ALLERGY SUFFERERS Some will be sneezin’,
others will be wheezin’, because all will be breathin’
ragweed.”Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, summer showers, high
temperatures and humidity have resulted in an early and prolific mold and
ragweed pollen season that may break records and keep sensitive people
sneezing through ,” predicts Dr. Ted M. Barkley, division of biology,
Kansas State University. The Allergy Information Center and… . May ,
Pollen count making life miserable for allergy sufferers Allergy
sufferers are sniffling and sneezing through their worst spring in
memory, said an allergy specialist with the University of South Carolina.
If you are among the percent of the population stricken with springtime
allergies, about the only things you can wish for now in terms of relief
are trainloads of medication or an ocean cruise. All three are temporary,
at best. “It’s much worse than it’s been in recent years,” said Dr.
Robert A…. . St. Louis Post Dispatch , New Allergy Drug Causes Weight
Gain Q. Could Hismanal cause weight gain? My allergist prescribed this
new antihistamine several months ago for nasal allergies. It has worked
extremely well to control my sniffling, but I have gone from to almost
pounds since I started taking it. My wife will vouch for the fact that I
have not been overeating. So I am wondering if the drug may be
responsible.A. Hismanal (astemizole) is a new, nonsedating antihistamine
that can help control allergies without causing drowsiness. But… . The
Record (New Jersey) May , MAY DAZE THE ALLERGY SEASON AND ITS SYMPTOMS
ARE NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT For allergy and asthma sufferers, ’tis the
season to be sneezin and wheezin.
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