Dander And Air Purifiers-are Purifiers Effective Against Your Pet's Dander?

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Dander is dead flakes of skin that are shed by your pet to make way for healthy, new skin--a process that will continue for as long as you have your pet. The right air purifier can be very effective in removing airborne dander. Here are answers to 5 frequently asked questions about you, pets, air purifiers, and dander.

Which pets produce dander? Warm blooded animals such as cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, ferrets, guinea pigs, mice all produce dander. This is nature's way of rejuvenating the skin by removing that which was old, weak, and perhaps damaged to make way for strong and healthy skin. The new layer is more able to resist germs, bacteria, and infection, allows for healthy growth of hair and fur, and in general keeps your pet healthy and beautiful.

What causes dander to be such an irritant? It is actually the protein contained in dander, dried saliva, and urine that causes the body to overreact which such vehemence with sneezing, coughing, congestion, watery eyes and itchy throats. This reaction can be set in motion by being touched, licked or rubbed by your pet, and can also be triggered when airborne dander attaches to other pollutants such as hair, fur, and even normal household dust and is inhaled.

Is Dander Visible with the Naked Eye? No. Many people confuse dander with fur, or hair, or some other visible by-product of their pet. Because it is unable to be seen without magnification, many people are unaware that it is there unless they develop sensitivity to it.

How Can I Tell If I'm Allergic to Dander? Take note of how you feel before you enter a room or home with a pet. Once you've been exposed for a while if you notice an increase in congestion, itchy eyes, runny nose, or redness at places where the pet as touched or rubbed against you, this is a pretty good indication that you have sensitivity. More severe symptoms can progress to difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting.

Which Air Purifier Technology Is Most Effective? A high efficiency particle arresting (abbreviated as HEPA) has been shown to be most effective for several reasons. This technology is used in hospitals to insure clean air and provides the advantage of being able to work continuously, and filter dander and other airborne contaminants that are as small as .3 microns, with a micron being defined as one millionth of a meter. It's only by product is fresh air making it safe for you and your pets.

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An excellent resource for a HEPA air purifier to remove pet dander from your air is offered by PurerAir.com-- the Pet Dander Air Purifier at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html



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