Asthma/Allergies Triggers
I have had seasonal allergies for years and knew I was allergic to pet dander. I lived with my sister after our daddy died and there was NO compromise with her about her dog. I knew from allergy testing that besides the animals, I was allergic to grass, trees, pollen, dust, mold, and all things you can't avoid. I took allergy injections for years and I currently use Symbicort. I do pretty well with the Symbicort and an Albuterol for any chest tightness and Singular at bedtime.
- we share many of the same triggers. When young, I was miserable with sinus infections, asthma, rashes, etc. It can be awful when there is no compromise. I get it. I usually headed into my room where no animals were allowed and it eased my symptoms, but they were always a problem. Some of my worst allergies were horses, strawberries, and cats. I usually ended up in the ER. It was a horrible experience trying to suck in air through inflamed bronchial tubes and closed-up lungs. So glad to hear your injections, albuterol, and Symbicort (both of which I also use) have helped. I only did injections for a short period and didn't find it helped, but was given an EpiPen just in case. Thankfully, I haven't had to use it as my treatment plan has truly helped ease my symptoms. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It helps to know others struggle the same way. Hoping your health is managed well and your year is progressing well. Thoughtfully, Rebecca (team member) 
My triggers are dust mites, certain odor sprays, lilies, and WD40. I’m also somewhat allergic to cats & dogs but adding Singulair helped tremendously as I wasn’t giving up my animal family. Thankfully, unless I catch a respiratory virus, my asthma is under control. I realize that can change from day to day, moment to moment. I’m always alert to a decline with signs such as: a dry cough (especially at night), tightness in my upper chest in my back, and of course, shortness of breath. I use precautions such as pillow covers and I vacuum as much as I can. Having had asthma since birth, at 65 I’m so thankful for all the meds we have available now.
WD40! Such a specific trigger, but yes, I can see how that could cause issues. I'm glad Singulair is working to help you keep your animal allergies mild. I, too, am allergic to my cat but it seems I've gotten acclimated to her as time goes on.
I've never used this food, but you might be interested in knowing there's a new dry cat food available that reduces the protein in their saliva that we humans are allergic to. Less protein in saliva = less allergens on fur. 😀 It's called Purina Pro Plan LiveClear. Not sure you need it since you said you're doing well with Singulair, though it's good to keep in mind. At least anecdotally I've heard it makes a big difference. Hopefully someday they'll figure something out for dogs, too. -Melissa, team member
