Asthma is just about one of the worst things you can ever have. Allergic Asthma is the kind which is triggered by allergens. Among the allergens that really bring out the worst of your asthma are animal allergens.

Furry animals are cute and adorable. People with allergic asthma should stay away from animals even if they’re as cuddly as rabbits.

Animal hair is believed to be a strong allergen, but it’s not exactly true. Stronger are animal’s dead skin flakes, urine and saliva. These are the allergens you should be wary about. These things have the kind of proteins which attack your allergy through your nose, eyes, ears and throat. Depending on the seriousness of your allergy, the effect can be immediate or slow.

Do you know which animals’ dead flakes affect you the most? Cats and dogs are famous for their allergens, but so are other animals which have fur and feathers like horses, birds, and even chicken and hamsters. So how about having a pet lizard instead?

The dead skin flakes of animals are often referred to as dander. Since it is airborne, you have to know how you can avoid it so that you won’t trigger your allergies.

Don’t get a pet. Some people are not meant to have pets in the house. And if your allergy is really strong, then it’s better you just pass on it. If you really want to have a pet, consider getting something without fur – turtles or maybe snakes?

Keep your pets clean and well groomed. Make sure your pets are clean by regularly grooming it. This also means that you should keep the litter boxes out where you don’t usually hang out. Clean that often, too. Ditto for the cages.

Don’t buy feather pillows. Feather pillows might give you the same allergic effect and symptoms.

Store a quick-relief inhaler. You don’t know when you’ll need it. For all you know, the neighbor’s cat might’ve visited your living room without you knowing it. Or your kid may have brought in a lost puppy. Get one just in case of an emergency.