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25%
of all allergies and 50% of all asthmatic diseases are directly
traceable to dust mites
Allergy is the most widespread chronic condition in the world and
the sensitivity to animals
and dust mite allergens are two of the most common. Most allergy
problems are first
seen by family doctors or pediatricians who will then recommend
an allergist if it is felt to be necessary.
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Currently, the treatment of choice
by most professionals for their patients
who are allergic to animals is complete avoidance.
It is unfortunate that this
treatment is not very practical.
There are those who just simply will not follow this advice and
those whose livelihood depends on animals and are unable to comply.
It is even more unfortunate
that there are some alternative
measures and products
that are not cures,
but that do help significantly
in a very large percentage of instances.
However, they are seldom, if ever, mentioned or
recommended.
Intense emotional issues surface
when people are told to give up their pets, being especially
traumatic when several children are involved and only one is allergic.
Indicative
of this is the extremely large number of persons who keep their pets
in spite of being told to give them up. Estimates of these
by allergists range from 75% to 90%.
In selecting an allergist, especially
if you already have cat or dog as a pet,
look for a physician who will be sensitive to your feelings and
do everything possible,
within reason, to help you keep it. Most
younger, progressive physicians will.
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Giving your pet
up for adoption
should be your last option
not a physician's
first.
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Allerpet has found that over 75%
of those persons with pet-related allergies
and who use it regularly find it to be almost completely effective.
In all
situations, Allerpet substantially
reduces pet-related
allergens on the pet and in the home.
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You should read this if you
have allergy problems related to dust mites.
Some manufacturers and sellers of
allergy products are
selling
laundry detergents with
misleading label copy that gives the impression
that they
will
help to solve your allergy problems
by washing away dust mite or other pet-related
allergens.
You should understand that washing in any soap, detergent, or even
plain water
will
remove some allergens, including
dust mite and pet allergens . . .
but "some" is usually
not good enough when you really need help.
If you are buying an allergy/asthma
product, it is usually because you need its
help.
Be certain that the product has been formulated based upon active
ingredients
proven to be successful in independent, formal university
testing.
Check the ingredients ! ! !
All 'active' ingredients should be listed on the
label.
Search the National
Library of Medicine for allergy/asthma
testing,
especially for testing using these ingredients.
All active ingredients
and information can be found there.
Think twice when you see words
like proprietary as
an ingredient.
"proprietary' is not
an ingredient.
It
is a word meant to keep the buyer from knowing what a product contains.
You should always know what goes in, on,
or around your body.
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Allerpet
& De-Mite have an excellent brochure
describing ways to help reduce the
pet-allergy and dust mite problems in the house. To see an on-line version
of it,
click on Allerpet
brochure or De-Mite
Brochure
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