
16. Your pets may be causing your allergy symptoms, as well.
Sweat glands secrete proteins in an animal’s skin that are shed in pet dander, which can cause allergic reactions and the proteins in an animal’s saliva (via Cleveland Clinic). Taking avoidance measures such as removing the pet from your home doesn’t always work so well. Besides, who wants to get rid of a beloved pet if they don’t have to? However, because many people are reluctant to do so, who can blame them, right? The second-best measures can be done, such as keeping your pet out of your bedroom, washing your pet, whether it’s a cat or dog, frequently, and using air cleaners with HEPA filtration. Treatment to help with this allergy may include medications that control your chest, nasal, and eye symptoms (via Healthline). As with other allergies, immunotherapy may be an option, as well.