{"id":9227,"date":"2024-10-11T15:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T12:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9227"},"modified":"2026-10-03T11:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:47:12","slug":"allergies-to-animal-fur-are-easily-detected-and-can-be-comfortably-absorbed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/alergiya-na-sherst-tvaryn-yak-rozpiznaty-i-zhyty-komfortno\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy to animal fur: how to recognize and live comfortably"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"694\"><strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"694\">1. What causes animal allergies is not fur, but proteins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"779\">Despite popular myth, it&#039;s not the fur that&#039;s to blame. The main allergens are proteins found in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"833\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"790\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"790\">saliva<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"799\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"799\">urine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"833\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"833\">dandruff (dead skin cells)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1073\">The fur only carries these proteins on itself. When the animal sheds, licks itself, or is indoors, protein particles settle on furniture, carpets, and clothing. When inhaled, they cause a hyperreaction of the immune system in sensitive people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1318\">According to <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1100\">Mayo Clinic<\/strong>, the strongest allergen in cats is protein <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1152\">Fel d 1<\/strong>, and in dogs \u2014 <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1177\">Can f 1<\/strong>. Their size is so small that they can remain in the air for up to several hours and cause a reaction even without direct contact with the animal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1404\"><strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1404\">2. How does an allergy to animal fur manifest itself - symptoms can be misleading<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1506\">The reaction may be immediate or may take several hours to appear. It is important to pay attention to the following signs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1617\"><strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1535\">Respiratory symptoms<\/strong><br data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\" \/>\u2013 itchy nose<br data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\" \/>\u2013 chronic sneezing<br data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\" \/>\u2013 rhinitis, runny nose<br data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\" \/>\u2013 asthma attacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1636\">Ocular manifestations<\/strong><br data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\" \/>\u2013 tearing<br data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1656\" \/>\u2013 itching of the eyelids<br data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\" \/>\u2013 redness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1785\"><strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1715\">Skin symptoms<\/strong><br data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\" \/>\u2013 hives<br data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\" \/>\u2013 eczema<br data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\" \/>\u2013 exacerbation of atopic dermatitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1902\"><strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1801\">General<\/strong><br data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\" \/>\u2013 fatigue<br data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\" \/>\u2013 nasal congestion at night<br data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\" \/>\u2013 frequent acute respiratory viral infections due to decreased barrier function of mucous membranes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2105\">The situation is especially dangerous in children who have a hereditary predisposition to allergies. <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1992\">WHO<\/strong> notes that early exposure to allergens without immune control may increase the risk of developing bronchial asthma.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2105\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9229\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1.jpg\" alt=\"the doctor performs a skin prick test for animal allergens\" width=\"1200\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-150x60.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-600x240.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/test-1-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2172\"><strong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2172\">3. How to act: a modern strategy for overcoming wool allergies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2329\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/dog-allergies-answers-to-the-most-frequently-asked-questions\/\">Wool allergy is not always a permanent cause<\/a> parting with a pet. If the symptoms are not critical, medical and household measures can significantly alleviate the condition.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2391\"><strong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2391\">Diagnosis - confirm that the cause is in the animal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2662\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2479\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2479\">molecular allergy diagnostics (detection of specific IgE to Fel d 1, Can f 1, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2522\">prick tests with standard extracts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2585\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2585\">laboratory blood tests (called component analysis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2662\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2662\">monitoring well-being after being near an animal or in the house<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2736\"><strong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2736\">Medical support \u2014 individual treatment depending on severity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"3019\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2796\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2796\">antihistamines (loratadine, desloratadine, fexofenadine)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2825\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2825\">nasal steroid sprays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2859\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2859\">eye drops for conjunctivitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"3019\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3019\">complicated cases \u2014 prescribing ASIT (allergen-specific immunotherapy)<br data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2937\" \/><strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2946\">FDA<\/strong> approved a series of injections and tablet forms of immunotherapy against Fel d 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3083\"><strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3083\">Household recommendations are no less important than medications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3136\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3136\">install <strong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3118\">air purifier<\/strong> with HEPA filter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3219\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3219\">spend <strong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3178\">daily wet cleaning<\/strong> and wash your pet&#039;s paws after a walk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3257\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3257\">restrict the animal&#039;s access to the bedroom<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3330\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3330\"><strong data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3296\">Bathe your pet once a week.<\/strong> (in consultation with a veterinarian)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3404\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3404\"><strong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3360\">replace fabric furniture<\/strong> or use covers that are easy to wash<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3481\">choose <strong data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3452\">breeds with lower allergen content<\/strong> \u2014 sphinxes, orientals, lapdogs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3519\"><strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3519\">Links to official sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3826\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3649\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3649\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pet-allergy\/symptoms-causes\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3647\">Mayo Clinic - Pet allergy: symptoms and causes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3726\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3726\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3724\">FDA - Approved immunotherapy for animal allergens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3826\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3826\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3826\">World Health Organization - Environmental allergens and respiratory health<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Animal dander allergy is not a death sentence. It is a chronic but manageable condition. With accurate diagnosis, modern treatment, and an organized home environment, you can find a balance between comfort and health\u2014and not give up on your pet if it has already become part of your family. Eye drops and special medications can significantly alleviate symptoms, and regular cleaning and the use of air purifiers can help reduce the number of allergens in your home. It is also important to know <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-is-a-cat-allergy-and-how-can-it-be-treated\/\">Cat allergy: first signs<\/a>, such as sneezing, itchy eyes or a rash, so that you can take action in time. A healthy lifestyle and prevention of exacerbations will help keep your life with your pet comfortable and enjoyable.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. What causes animal allergies is not fur, but proteins. Despite a common myth, fur is not to blame. The main allergens are<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":9228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_flow_reviewer_id":0,"_flow_review_status":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zahvoryuvannya-ta-symptomy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}