Animal hair allergy

avi helps you with an animal hair allergy

Runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes: millions of people In Germany suffer from an animal hair allergy. A clinical picture that should absolutely be taken seriously. Finally, can long-lasting symptoms yours Seriously damage bronchi. Our doctors of avi help you with all our locationsn when treating your allergy over the long term.

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What is an animal hair allergy?

Like all allergies, animal hair allergy is a baseless defensive reactions of the body on supposedly dangerous, exogenous particles. During serious contact, the body marks this as “Danger” (antigen) and Fight them afterwards similar to harmful viruses or bacteria.

That means: It forms immune cells (antibodies), about the alleged pathogen to eliminate. The result: The next time you come into contact with the allergens, there is a excessive immune response of the body, which the invaders should quickly remove from the organism. These include well-known symptoms such as runny nose or that sneeze.   

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Good to know: Animal hair allergy belongs to the upper group of allergic rhinitis, i.e. diseases that irritate the nose. If this irritation is accompanied by conjunctival irritation, doctors speak of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.

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In contrast to hay fever, which seasonally When occurs, the animal hair allergy is considered to be perennial And can that all year round Show up.

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When is it an animal hair allergy?

The presence of an animal hair allergy is usually confirmed by a specialist by a so-called Prick and intracutaneous test diagnosed. This makes it possible to rule out that the body's pathological reaction on other causes (such as an infection) goes back.

During the examination, allergenic particles are placed on or under the skin applied by potential allergy sufferers. Does the skin react twenty minutes with redness or hives is an allergy diagnosed.

The prick and intracutaneous test is particularly suitable for type 1 allergies, the so-called “Immediate type responses,” because they cause immediate symptoms.

One alternative For this form of diagnosis, the Detection of elevated IgE antibodies (immunoglobulins E) in blood. These substances help the body fight off foreign substances.

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What are the triggers of an animal hair allergy?

The triggers of an animal hair allergy are specific, objective harmless allergens, such as animal dander, which are marked as dangerous pathogens by the body.

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What are the possible symptoms of an animal hair allergy?

To the typical symptoms one allergic rhinitis Count:

• runny nose
• itchy nose
• sneezing
• Nose breathing problems
• If allergens come into contact with the oral mucosa: itching on the tongue, palate and throat

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Is it a allergic conjunctivitis are added:

• itchy, reddened, or watery eyes

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Treatment of an animal hair allergy with avi

The first step in treating an acute animal hair allergy is taking antihistamines and steroids (cortisone)which is the body's immune response suppress in the short. These are available as nasal spray, eye drops or tablets.

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Does this symptomatic therapy only alleviate your symptoms insufficiently Or is yet to come Asthma as a clinical picture Add: Is there then a allergen immunotherapy.

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We would be happy to refer you to a specialist for further diagnosis and to determine whether you are eligible for immunotherapy.

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