{"id":79354,"date":"2020-01-07T14:48:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T14:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=79354"},"modified":"2020-06-30T17:35:51","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T17:35:51","slug":"allergic-to-dogs-it-might-only-be-males-boston-doctor-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/allergic-to-dogs-it-might-only-be-males-boston-doctor-says\/","title":{"rendered":"WBZ-TV Online: Allergic To Dogs? It Might Only Be Males, Boston Doctor Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Allergies to animals with fur are common, especially in people who have asthma or other allergies such as pollen or dust. Three in 10 people with any allergy will also be allergic to their cat or dog, according to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/pet-dog-cat-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not allergic to Can f 5 but still have a reaction, you can also reduce your exposure to allergens and the symptoms they produce by taking the following steps recommended by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cnn_rich_text\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Change your clothes after you\u2019ve been around any dogs or cats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ask a family member without a pet allergy to clean litter boxes or bedding and brush the pet outside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Keep your pet out of the bedroom. And consider a HEPA air cleaner in there, but first clean aggressively \u2014 pet allergens can hang around for months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dog and cat allergens are \u201csticky\u201d and can remain in wall-to-wall carpet. Remove it if possible, and scrub the walls and woodwork. \u201cBare floors and walls are best.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vacuums stir up any allergens that have settled, so wear a mask and use a vacuum with a Certified filter. Also use a Certified filter for central heat and air units.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Be sure to visit a specialist to check out your allergies. They may be able to recommend medications or immunotherapy treatments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/boston.cbslocal.com\/2020\/01\/07\/dog-allergy-male-dogs-only-boston-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the full article on WBZ-TV Online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergies to animals with fur are common, especially in people who have asthma or other allergies such as pollen or dust. Three in 10 people with any allergy will also be allergic to their cat or dog, according to the\u00a0Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. 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