| Are you allergic to cat dander? If you own a cat | | | | - Improve bedroom ventilation by opening the |
| there is a good chance you are. Studies estimate as | | | | windows while sleeping Over eight months, everyone |
| many as 80% of persons regularly exposed to cat | | | | participating in the above saw substantial |
| allergen become allergic. You can reduce your allergies | | | | improvement in their allergies. |
| if you get rid of cat dander around the house. But | | | | Other Options to Get Rid of Cat Dander Around the |
| how? | | | | House |
| Simple Steps, Consistent Action | | | | Of course, getting rid of carpet may not be possible |
| Would you like to know how to keep your cat and | | | | right now, especially if you rent. Sleeping with the |
| still get rid of 93% of the cat dander allergen in your | | | | window open may not thrill you either. So what else |
| home? It's not the latest secret. In fact, the simple | | | | can you do to get rid of cat dander around the |
| steps I recommend here were first studied and | | | | house? |
| found successful in 2003. Bjornsdottir, Unnar, et al. | | | | Vacuuming the carpet regularly with a high quality |
| The effect of reducing cat allergen (Fel d1) on clinical | | | | vacuum cleaner is one option. You need one that |
| symptoms in patients with cat allergy. Annals of | | | | doesn't release vast quantities of microscopic allergen |
| Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, August 2003. | | | | into the air like an ordinary vacuum cleaner would. |
| Here are the four simple steps to get rid of cat | | | | Invest in one that filters 100% of its exhaust through |
| dander around the house: | | | | a true HEPA filter. |
| - Wash your cat at least every two weeks | | | | If delivering clean air to your bedroom via an open |
| - Get rid of any carpeting, it traps allergens | | | | window doesn't sound good you could choose to |
| - Keep your cat out of your bedroom, you need a | | | | clean the air with a HEPA air purifier. These are the |
| safe zone | | | | most effective allergy relief air purifiers available. |