Some people have allergies to domestic animals, such as a dog, rabbit or cat, which causes symptoms such as constant sneezing, dry coughing or itching of the nose, eyes and skin whenever they come in contact with them or their objects. The allergy happens because the animals eliminate hair, desquamated skin and residues that we can not see with the naked eye, but that we inhale during the breathing.
When allergy to animals is present, treatment with the use of antihistamines indicated by the doctor may be necessary, but the best way to avoid crises is to avoid contact with animals or to have them indoors, as there is no cure for this allergy.
In addition, allergy sufferers who wish to have a pet may choose to have species that cause less allergies, such as fish or turtles, as well as giving preference to breeds of dogs that usually cause fewer reactions, such as hairless American terrier, Yorkshire terrier or Portuguese Water Dog, for example.
Signs that may indicate allergy to animals
Contact with animals, such as a dog or cat, for example, that causes allergy can cause symptoms such as:
- Difficulty breathing, lack of air and noise;
- Strong, dry, constant cough;
- Dry throat and itching;
- Dripping and scratching nose;
- Red and watery eyes;
- Polka dots on the skin and intense itching in hands with rough skin;
- Constant sneezing;
- Asthma crisis with intense difficulty breathing in prone people. Know what to do during an asthma attack.
These symptoms correspond to a respiratory and contact allergy and should be treated as such.
Treatment for allergic crisis
Allergic skin cancer treatment should be done according to the advice of the otorhinolist or dermatologist, usually with antihistamines such as Loratadine, Cetirizine or Hydroxyzine, for example, or inhaled corticosteroids such as Budesonide spray.
In addition, asthmatic people may be severely affected due to contact with these animals, as they may have more frequent crises and require the use of an asthma bomb.
However, the main way of treating and avoiding allergy to domestic animals is to avoid conviviality at home. Thus, when choosing to have animals, it is preferable to keep them in the external environment or, when it is not possible, one should choose animals that cause less allergies, such as fish, reptiles or hairless guinea pigs.
Already in cases where the person wants to have a dog, an alternative is to opt for less allergic breeds.
Dog breeds that do not cause allergy
Some dog breeds listed for allergy sufferers include:
- Bedlington terrier;
- Bichon Frize;
- Portuguese Water Dog;
- Chinese Cristado;
- Kerry blue terrier;
- Maltese;
- Schnauzer;
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier,
- Irish Water Spaniel and the
- Mexican peeling.
The dogs of these breeds are the most suitable for allergic people, as it is proven that the desquamation of the skin of these animals can not provoke an allergic reaction so easily.
