Published by: Megan Richards
That
cute little kitten or lovable dog that your child (or partner)
can't live without could be making them very sick. Sadly, as
much as we love them, cats and dogs are often major asthma
triggers for asthma sufferers and can send some to the
emergency room. Contrary to what many people believe, it is
the dander (dry flakes of skin), not the hair of the animal
that actually is the cause of the problem. Your pet's dander
is shed continuously, but it is so small that it's difficult
to see. The dander is easily airborne and sticks readily to
fibers- therefore it goes everywhere and gets on just about
everything. If you have rugs and your pet comes inside the
house, they are certainly full of it, so is your furniture and
beds if they are allowed on them. If you cuddle or play with
your pet, it's all over your clothing too. However, this
doesn't mean that you have to get rid of Fido or Garfield.
There are a number of alternatives that you can take. Steam
cleaning rugs and furniture in your home will help to remove
the dander. Using a HEPA vacuum cleaner is also good. If
possible, getting rid of rugs is the best solution. Make sure
your pet stays out of the asthma sufferer's bedroom. Wash all
bedding, floors and walls to remove the dander. Then use a
HEPA air purifier at night in the bedroom with the door
closed.
Take your pet to the groomer for a shampoo once a week or have
a family member wash your pet outside to ensure that the
dander level is kept as low as possible. Long haired pets
should get clipped shorter. If your pet loves to show their
appreciation by licking, this should be discouraged since
their saliva will contain dander as well as proteins, which
are also an asthma trigger for many asthma sufferers.
If
you don't have a pet but your friends or relatives do, even a
short visit to their home can cause problems for an asthma
sufferer, especially children who can't resist playing with
them. When you get home, get your child to take a shower and
wash their clothing too to remove the dander.
Living with your beloved pet can be comfortable and symptom
free when taking all of these measures. However, if your
situation is more serious and your pet still makes you sick,
then you may want to try a natural route to
cure asthma.
The Dramatic Asthma Relief Report is based on extensive
medical research and will positively change your life and
those of your loved ones. This asthma treatment e-book is
available for immediate download to your computer so you can
get started right away. To find out more please visit
http://www.bewellagain.com/cure-asthma/
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Susan Millar, herself a former
asthma sufferer, has written the best-selling e-book "Dramatic
Asthma Relief Report" which describes how she suffered
with asthma for 40 years before finally discovering a
remarkable treatment to eliminate her own asthma. This book
has helped many other sufferers world wide do the same. |
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