Just as with food,
outdoor allergens in high dose will cause the immune system to take notice.
Not exact matches
However, they can cause sedation, or paradoxically
in some result
in hyperactivity, and Shreffler recommends starting with simple interventions first: «Some very simple
allergen avoidance practices can be helpful... wearing sunglasses, wearing a hat, washing your face and hands frequently [since the face is a major attractor of
allergens], and changing clothes when you come
in from
outdoors.»
Even if you're not allergic to animals, pets can bring
in pollen, dust, mold, and other
allergens from the
outdoors, Dr. Rosenstreich notes.
«Floor coverings are a major reservoir for indoor and
outdoor allergens, including animal dander and dust mites,» explains Jonathan Bernstein, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati
in the Division of Immunology and Allergy.
I knew french bulldogs could experience a plethora of skin problems caused by allergic reactions to various ingredients
in foods,
outdoor plants and
allergens, and other household environmental irritants.
For example, a dog's reaction to
outdoor allergens may clear up due to a change
in season or drop
in pollen.
Broad categories of potential
allergens in pets include
outdoor allergies, indoor allergies, food allergies, and flea bite allergies.
Also prevent him from roaming
outdoors in the grass and plants so that his skin doesn't come
in contact with
allergens.
Possible
allergens, aside from the rabbit, include: hay, dust mites or mold
in the cage, cleaning products such as aerosol sprays, or
outdoor pollens.
Ironically, one of the most common
allergens in dogs is not found
outdoors, but within the home — house dust mites!
In this case,
outdoor allergens under the form of pollen, grasses and weeds can be the culprit.
Dogs can be negatively affected by pollens and other
outdoor allergens, particularly since they often have their noses
in almost everything.
Simply wiping your pet's feet off after a walk
outdoors can greatly reduce
allergen exposure and itching
in some dogs.
Unlike carpet, hardwood flooring does not harbor those dust
allergens or microorganisms being tracked
in from
outdoors.