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Published October 19, 2015
Our soon-to-be First Family faces a personal struggle that millions of other American families face every day_ Their daughter suffers from allergies.
An estimated 10-15 percent of people with allergies in the U.S. are allergic to dogs or cats. And about two million people who have cat allergies apparently live with at least one cat in their households. For many pet allergy sufferers, the importance of keeping their pet outweighs the difficulties present due to their allergies.
The major pet allergens are produced in glands in the skin and can easily get into the animal's fur, hair and saliva as well. These chemicals can cause an allergic reaction if an individual is allergen-sensitive. There are a variety of allergy symptoms including itchiness of the eyes, nose and throat, as well cough, asthma and hives.
If you have pet allergies, consider the following proven survival tips:
Check out more tips about pet allergies from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at their consumer friendly website at: http://www.aaaai.org/patients/just4kids/pet_allergies.asp
Dr. Clifford W. Bassett is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the Long Island College Hospital and on the faculty of NYU School of Medicine. He is the current vice chair for public education committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. No information in this blog is intended as medical advice to any reader or intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
https://www.foxnews.com/health/pet-allergies-our-first-family-and-you