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Blog Post Comment👍Jeni D - what we have heard about nebulizer use is that hospitals are switching from nebulizer to inhaler because if the risk of the virus becoming airborne when treating a patient sick with COVID-19. You can read the statement here - https://community.aafa.org/blo...t-people-with-asthma It's important to keep your child's asthma as well controlled as you can. If you have concerns, please contact their doctor. The current recommendation in general is to not stop taking any of your asthma...
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Database Record CommentAs mentioned above, a study I once read that was contributed by www.lung assoc about information for pet owners that suffer from pet dander said that th e most common allergy caused by cats is a protein from cats that is d ried saliva containing allergens that may flake off from an animal’s fur and become airborne. Their recommendation was a Purifier that does not "try to trap" the airborne allergens which is impossible but to look for one that drops the the allergens, and other airborne...
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Database Record CommentAlegra D. Nose spray. Eye drops.
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Blog Post CommentAs always, I greatly appreciate the sincere effort of AAFA to write a well researched and thoughtful article on the role of local honey in seasonal allergies. I always find such article informative. Unfortunately, in this particular case, I would like to point out that this article can benefit from several major updates as some of the stated facts are not accurate. For instance, the section "what does science say about honey and seasonal allergies" start with a bold claim that unfortunately...
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Database Record CommentPacagen offers many products for cat allergies. If you go to their web page you will see they offer a spray, a wipe-down product, and they have something new that is directly added to the cat's food. It comes in a small sprinkle bottle (not cheap) and 1/8 of a teaspoon per day is sprinkled on cat food. This is their latest product and they claim it reduces the fel d 1 by 98%. It is safe for cats. My cat loves it. I would never put anything on my dog or cat without completely researching it...
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Database Record CommentI use Purina "Live Clear" dry cat food. Supplemental wet food is sprinkled with a new product called "Pacagen" which reduces the fel d 1 even further; they claim by 98%. Plus, my cat is brushed and wiped down every five days with Pacagen spray. My son-in-law has very severe cat allergies. He has no issues with my cat when in my home. It works, but you must be diligent with these steps in addition to thorough cleaning. While I have asthma and allergies, I'm not allergic to the cat. However, I...
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Database Record CommentYes, there are special foods that help reduce the level of Fel d 1 allergen in cats - this protein is the main cause of allergies in humans. The best foods to reduce allergens in cats: 1. Purina Pro Plan LiveClear is one of the most popular options and is clinically proven to reduce Fel d 1 levels by 47% when consumed regularly. 2. Royal Canin Anallergenic is a hypoallergenic food that can help reduce the amount of irritants your cat produces. 3. Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach &...
