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Okay, here goes, hoping others who have had similar experiences can pipe in...
I have allergic asthma which is triggered by some cats and dogs, there is no way to figure out whether or not I will react unless I spend time with the animal. We’ve had cats and dogs over the years, without problem, and more recently had a cat in the house for a month or two that really made breathing uncomfortable. I’ve only ever occasionally used a reliever inhaler, however was given a preventer whilst we had the cat in the house.
I have recently given in and we have a new puppy in the house. Guess what, I am presenting some symptoms, relatively low level, but they are there none the less. I’m not waking during the night, nor feeling particularly uncomfortable, peak flow pretty much unchanged from normal but using a reliever does help me feel a little more comfortable.
There is a possibility that exposure will desensitise me, however also possible that I get worse or, indeed, just stay the same. I see two options, wait it out a little and start using a preventer inhaler, or give the pup back (which we can do without problem) and then deal with the emotional issues within the house!
So after a long ramble, are there any others with animal allergies that have pets at home? Do you find that the preventer inhaler does it’s job, or given the opportunity again, would you rather not have the pet (ie asthma trigger) and be able to cope absolutely fine without an inhaler at all...
I don't have pets for this reason. I'm very allergic to cats, horses and some dogs. Growing up on a farm was hard work at times, but only one of our dogs came inside and the cat and terrier lived in the kitchen (tiled floor that was brushed every day). I never found preventers to help a great deal, i found steering clear of triggers to have more affect.
Like you say, you should desensitize a bit over time; i find this when visiting family with dogs. I tend not to visit people if they have cats or horses/ do a lot of horse riding, as my asthma/ allergic reaction flares up very quickly.
Keep the dog out of the room where you sleep too, i found this helps, as does hoovering very regularly. Good luck.
My sister in law got a cat when her daughter left home. Makes sure she can't come back.... are your family hinting.......
I had thought that, but I’m comforted that she would rather resort to stabbing or shooting.
I definitely became desensitized to Rabbits when we had them a few years ago. Couldn't go more than 5 mins in the same room as them to start with, absolutely no problem after a few months.
I definitely became desensitized to Rabbits
Have you tried switching it to a higher setting?
As for the OP's question, I'm not sure it's a given thing that you will get used to an animal over time. I certainly haven't got used to our cats.
we have a new puppy in the house
Are you new here? You are not allowed to post a puppy thread without including a picture of the cute puppywuppy.
That is the rule and you can not just ignore it.
Go away, have a stern word with yourself and come back when you are ready to post a picture (and have worked out how to successfully post a picture)
You are me!
Exactly the same problem 1 year ago. I started with a low-dose (1/2 tab) generic antihistamine daily, and kept my Ventolin handy. Was careful to avoid contact with mucous membranes (mine, of course- eyes, nose and lips mostly) for the first 3 months, washing hands etc.
I'm pleased to say that all symptoms have nearly gone 100%. I havent used an inhaler in about 2 months, and before that it was no more than monthly, and havent had an AH in about 10 months.
I find it did get easier, hopefully you'll the be same.
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Hopefully the pic upload works!
And thanks Codybrennan!
Good work. I love the white socks. S/he looks awesome
Carry on.
I have this I'm ok with some cats and dogs but we for a puppy collie a bit back as the kids were going on and on, but within a week I had to get rid I couldn't breathe, I was taking pills but I didnt want to go down the inhaler road as I'm a firefighter and they can be an issue with our brigade so didnt want to chance it. Luckily pup is now training to be a sheepdog on a farm
Decent vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter*
*Hoover the house, not the dog...
Oh man! That is an awesome looking pup. Asthma be damned! I’d be keeping the puppy.