Animal Allergy

Animal allergies can seriously affect your daily life. Constant runny nose, cough, watery eyes or rashes after contact with your pet are both physically and emotionally draining. It is especially difficult when you have to limit your contact with animals that have already become full members of the family.

Allergists at Oxford Medical know how to deal with such a situation. Thanks to accurate diagnostics and individually selected treatment, you can take your allergies under control.

Make an appointment with an allergist at a time convenient for you - take the first step towards restoring your well-being.

Animal allergies are the immune system’s reaction to particles released by pets. The body produces antibodies that cause inflammation and worsen the condition.

Allergens can be:

• small particles of fur and skin from cats, dogs and rodents (guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, house rats, hamsters, etc.);
• saliva and urine, particles of which can get into the air;
• feathers of birds, in particular parrots or canaries.

The most common are allergies to dog fur and allergies to cat fur, because these are the animals that live in most families. The reaction can be hereditary or acquired – it can appear even in adults after prolonged contact with a pet.

To effectively treat allergies, you need to know exactly what your body is reacting to.

Oxford Medical uses modern diagnostic methods, such as:

• Allergy tests (skin tests). A small amount of the most common allergens is applied to the patient's skin and the reaction is observed. This is a safe procedure that helps to quickly find out which animals cause allergies.
• Laboratory blood test. A venous blood sample is taken from the patient and the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) to certain allergens is determined. This analysis can be used in addition to or instead of skin tests.
• Provocation tests. Used rarely, when the results of allergy tests or blood tests remain unclear. Under the supervision of a doctor, a small dose of the allergen is given to the patient in the form of inhalation or drops.

The Oxford Medical Center uses a comprehensive approach to allergy treatment. The treatment plan is developed individually, depending on the results of the diagnosis, the patient's age and concomitant diseases.

The patient may be recommended:

• Antihistamines. Reduce nasal congestion, sneezing, itching and tearing.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs. Reduce swelling of the mucous membranes, make breathing easier and prevent bronchospasm.
• Immunotherapy. The patient is gradually administered small doses of the allergen, "teaching" the body to react less aggressively. For this, a special vaccine can be used, which helps to achieve long-term remission.
• Lifestyle correction. The doctor gives recommendations on reducing contact with allergens at home and at work.

Patients often ask whether it is possible to completely cure cat allergies. Modern medicine allows you to achieve long-term remission and significantly reduce the manifestations. Treatment of dog allergies is also effective - individually selected methods help control symptoms and ensure comfortable contact with animals without the risk of complications.

Animal allergies during pregnancy require a particularly careful approach, as the possibilities of drug therapy during this period are limited.

Doctors at the Oxford Medical clinic select individual regimens that meet medical recommendations and are safe for the unborn child. In most cases, they use minimal doses of permitted drugs in combination with non-drug measures:

• regular cleaning;
• airing the room;
• adherence to hygiene rules.

This approach helps reduce contact with allergens and maintain a stable state of health of the woman during pregnancy.

Even if you are prone to allergies, you can reduce the risk of their manifestations by following simple rules:

• regular cleaning and wet cleaning of surfaces;
• use of air purifiers;
• limiting the animal's stay in the bedroom;
• washing hands after contact with a cat or dog;
• timely visits to the doctor.

Such measures help reduce the likelihood of developing allergies to pets even in people with a hereditary predisposition.

The cost depends on the scope of examinations and the prescribed treatment program. Each case is individual, so the doctor selects the optimal solution for the patient.

You can find out the price of treatment and consultation in advance here. We have all the necessary services of a private clinic in Kyiv, combining high quality and comfort.