Anyone who has ever owned a cat or a dog knows first hand that pets can be a truly enriching part of people's lives. In fact, according to a recent article published in The Wall Street Journal, even people who suffer from pet dander allergies aren't letting this obstacle deter them from enjoying their furry friends.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACCAI) states that an estimated 10 percent of the U.S. population is allergic to animals. Among asthma sufferers, this rate increases to 20 to 30 percent.
So, what can you do if you're looking for a way to coexist with your beloved cat or dog in spite of your allergies or asthma?
The Wall Street Journal reports that immunotherapy may completely eliminate pet allergies in up to 80 percent of patients, so this is certainly one effective method of treating this affliction. There's also the possibility that you'll build up a tolerance to your pet over a period of time.
Experts say there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic animal, so it's up to you to find the allergy solutions that work for you if you want to be symptom-free around your furry friends.
Fortunately, at Allergy Be Gone, we carry a number of effective products that can help you battle allergies without having to make significant changes to your life. For example, our allergy bedding ensures that common household pollutants won't build up on your mattress and sheets, and our allergen air purifier works by eliminating irritants directly from the air.
