Providence, RI (PRWEB) October 11, 2010 Asthma costs related to pet ownership in the US has been estimated to be as much as $ 1 Billion according to a study published this month in Allergy & Asthma Proceedings, the scientific journal representing both the American Association of Certified Allergists, as well as the Regional, State and Local Allergy Societies.
Dennis R. Ownby, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, at the Medical College of Georgia and author of the study states in the paper that, "Both household pets and asthma are common in the United States making it highly probable that many persons with asthma live in a home with a pet. Practicing allergists have long known that among those sensitized to animal allergens, exposure to the animal is likely to cause allergic symptoms ranging from mild rhinitis to severe asthma. Even when individuals know that they are allergic to pets, it is common to have a pet in their home. The high costs of asthma care make it is important to ask how much home pet exposure may increase asthma morbidity and related health care costs."
Dr. Ownby concludes that, "There is relatively strong evidence that when individuals with asthma who are allergic to pet allergens live with pets, they require significantly more asthma care. Pet exposure in the home is estimated to result in $ 0.5 to 1 Billion in extra asthma health care costs. Reducing these excess costs would require that all individuals with asthma be evaluated for allergic sensitivity and then convincing those sensitized to a pet to keep the pet outside of their home."
In an accompanying article, Dr Morris Ling and Aidan Long Morris, of Harvard Medical School, acknowledge that adequate allergen avoidance is difficult to achieve because of the physical characteristics of airborne animal allergens and patient noncompliance. They go on to outline the state of the art care of the patient with pet induced asthma, which includes omalizumab, a monoclonal antibody (Genentech, San Fransisco, CA) which can cost $ 3,000 per month.
Key findings of the study :
Approximately 50% of homes have either a cat or dog.
17% of the US population is cat allergic
7.8% of all persons in the United States have experienced asthma in the preceding 12 months.
The 2010 estimated cost of asthma in the US is $ 15.6 billion in direct health care costs.
Sensitivity to a pet and the relatively constant exposure from having a pet in the home substantially
Selasa, 11 September 2012
Pet Allergies Cost $1billion in Healthcare Due to Asthma
Pet Allergies Cost $1billion in Healthcare Due to Asthma
Providence, RI (PRWEB) October 11, 2010 Asthma costs related to pet ownership in the US has been estimated to be as much as $ 1 Billion according to a study published this month in Allergy & Asthma Proceedings, the scientific journal representing both the American Association of Certified Allergists, as well as the Regional, State and Local Allergy Societies.
Dennis R. Ownby, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, at the Medical College of Georgia and author of the study states in the paper that, "Both household pets and asthma are common in the United States making it highly probable that many persons with asthma live in a home with a pet. Practicing allergists have long known that among those sensitized to animal allergens, exposure to the animal is likely to cause allergic symptoms ranging from mild rhinitis to severe asthma. Even when individuals know that they are allergic to pets, it is common to have a pet in their home. The high costs of asthma care make it is important to ask how much home pet exposure may increase asthma morbidity and related health care costs."
Dr. Ownby concludes that, "There is relatively strong evidence that when individuals with asthma who are allergic to pet allergens live with pets, they require significantly more asthma care. Pet exposure in the home is estimated to result in $ 0.5 to 1 Billion in extra asthma health care costs. Reducing these excess costs would require that all individuals with asthma be evaluated for allergic sensitivity and then convincing those sensitized to a pet to keep the pet outside of their home."
In an accompanying article, Dr Morris Ling and Aidan Long Morris, of Harvard Medical School, acknowledge that adequate allergen avoidance is difficult to achieve because of the physical characteristics of airborne animal allergens and patient noncompliance. They go on to outline the state of the art care of the patient with pet induced asthma, which includes omalizumab, a monoclonal antibody (Genentech, San Fransisco, CA) which can cost $ 3,000 per month.
Key findings of the study :
Approximately 50% of homes have either a cat or dog.
17% of the US population is cat allergic
7.8% of all persons in the United States have experienced asthma in the preceding 12 months.
The 2010 estimated cost of asthma in the US is $ 15.6 billion in direct health care costs.
Sensitivity to a pet and the relatively constant exposure from having a pet in the home substantially
Senin, 10 September 2012
Allergies In Dogs - What Can I Do About Dog Allergies Symptoms?
Allergies In Dogs - What Can I Do About Dog Allergies Symptoms?
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It is suggested that if you are looking for permanent relief for dog allergies symptoms you need to go see a veterinary dermatologist. Here you can find the cause for sneezing in dogs, general allergies in dogs and most of your dog skin problems. People medicines such as Benadryl and Claritin will only provide temporary relief of the signs and your dog will still be uncomfortable.In some cases the dermatologist may be able to make up allergy shots if they find out the cause of your dogs allergies. You should not make any diet changes or treat your pet with any medication without strict guidance from a veterinarian. Changing the dog's diet without the guidance from a veterinarian can make it more difficult for them to isolate the cause of the allergies. It's entirely possible that the causes may involve specific foods. This requires an extensive food trial. However it could be environmental agents that are causing your dog allergies symptoms which would require further allergy testing.On your own you could try hydroxizine or atarax for some relief. Do Not use prednisone, it is not the greatest it's a steroid and have several side effects. You can also try eliminating the normal protein source with another protein like fish or venison. It takes up to 2 to 3 months of a diet change to tell if there is any effect.Allergic contact dermatitis usually shows up in dogs as a hypersensitivity reaction to particular molecules in your pet's environment. Irritant contact dermatitis happens when the skin is exposed to noxious substances in the environment. The symptoms and biologic mechanisms in these two disease structures are closely similar and are often discussed together.Allergic contact dermatitis is a rare disease, which occurs when an animal's skin overreacts to certain small molecules in the environment. Substances, which can cause allergic contact dermatitis in dogs include some antibiotics applied to the skin, metals such as nickel, materials like rubber or wool and chemicals such as dyes and carpet deodorizers.Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when the dog's skin is exposed to intensely irritating chemicals like the sap in poison ivy or road salt.What are the symptoms of allergic and irritant contact dermatitis?Lesions occur on the areas of skin that are sparsely haired and exposed to the offending cause. Areas like the back of the paws, abdomen, muzzle, and lips. The affected areas are usually very red, have small bumps or blister-like lesions, and itch like crazy. Also in irritant contact dermatitis may occur.The key to managing these dog allergies symptoms is the obvious removing or restricting of exposure to any allergen or contact irritant in the pet's environment. If your not able to do this, then using fatty
Allergies In Dogs - What Can I Do About Dog Allergies Symptoms?
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It is suggested that if you are looking for permanent relief for dog allergies symptoms you need to go see a veterinary dermatologist. Here you can find the cause for sneezing in dogs, general allergies in dogs and most of your dog skin problems. People medicines such as Benadryl and Claritin will only provide temporary relief of the signs and your dog will still be uncomfortable.In some cases the dermatologist may be able to make up allergy shots if they find out the cause of your dogs allergies. You should not make any diet changes or treat your pet with any medication without strict guidance from a veterinarian. Changing the dog's diet without the guidance from a veterinarian can make it more difficult for them to isolate the cause of the allergies. It's entirely possible that the causes may involve specific foods. This requires an extensive food trial. However it could be environmental agents that are causing your dog allergies symptoms which would require further allergy testing.On your own you could try hydroxizine or atarax for some relief. Do Not use prednisone, it is not the greatest it's a steroid and have several side effects. You can also try eliminating the normal protein source with another protein like fish or venison. It takes up to 2 to 3 months of a diet change to tell if there is any effect.Allergic contact dermatitis usually shows up in dogs as a hypersensitivity reaction to particular molecules in your pet's environment. Irritant contact dermatitis happens when the skin is exposed to noxious substances in the environment. The symptoms and biologic mechanisms in these two disease structures are closely similar and are often discussed together.Allergic contact dermatitis is a rare disease, which occurs when an animal's skin overreacts to certain small molecules in the environment. Substances, which can cause allergic contact dermatitis in dogs include some antibiotics applied to the skin, metals such as nickel, materials like rubber or wool and chemicals such as dyes and carpet deodorizers.Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when the dog's skin is exposed to intensely irritating chemicals like the sap in poison ivy or road salt.What are the symptoms of allergic and irritant contact dermatitis?Lesions occur on the areas of skin that are sparsely haired and exposed to the offending cause. Areas like the back of the paws, abdomen, muzzle, and lips. The affected areas are usually very red, have small bumps or blister-like lesions, and itch like crazy. Also in irritant contact dermatitis may occur.The key to managing these dog allergies symptoms is the obvious removing or restricting of exposure to any allergen or contact irritant in the pet's environment. If your not able to do this, then using fatty
Minggu, 09 September 2012
Ask Our Vet To Add More Segments on Pets and Allergies
Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) May 30, 2011 Dr. Char Wilson, the Vetionx Ask Our Vet personality and featured guest of the companys web-show, This Vetionx Moment, will be in studio during June filming content on pet allergies. Working titles include, Animal allergy symptoms, and Allergies and pets. The company expects to announce more additions to this particular subject in the near future.
I expect this category to get a lot bigger as we start to get feedback from viewers, said Dr. Char. This is such a deep subject and conditions can vary from species to species. If this can help people identify allergy problems early on for pets and perhaps even be able to eliminate symptoms by removing suspicious triggers from their environment it could go a long way toward helping ease the burden allergies can have on both the owner and the pet.
Dr. Char Wilson takes questions from customers via email and responds as her schedule permits. She is a regular guest on This Vetionx Moment, a web show hosted by Gerry Barnaby, a West Michigan media personality.
Vetionx features a line of six safe and effective pet health care products for all pets and animals, including dogs, cats, horses, birds and reptiles. The company has been manufacturing and selling OTC pet health products since 2005. Its headquarters are located at 4460 44th St. SW, Ste. C 600, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512.
At Vetionx, we believe in helping your pet restore natural balance. By providing valuable veterinarian health coaching and unique homeopathic/oligotherapeutic solutions, we help pets around the world lead long, healthy lives, naturally. Interested consumers can visit the Vetionx website at: http://www.vetionx.com/.
If youd like more information about our sister company, HelloLife or our products, visit the website at http://www.hellolife.net.
For additional questions, please contact Jennie Mac Anaspie at 616.808.3290 x1028 or via email at jmacanaspie at hellolife dot net.
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