

Environmental Allergens That May Contribute To Seasonal Allergies & Asthma
Environmental Allergens Contributing To Seasonal Allergies & Asthma:
Cigarettes
Dust
Mold & Mildew
Pet Dander
Pet dander is dead skin cells from a warm-blooded animal that tends to have fur. Dander is a large trigger for allergen symptoms. Often times, pet dander is everywhere, even in people’s homes who do not own pets. This happens because pet dander clings to clothing. An example of this, can be caused from a pet itching, which the allergens become airborne and can affect someone near by.
Pollen
Pollution
Resources:
(1) Stevens, Danielle. “The Symptoms of Allergies to Cigarettes.” 06 May 2017. LIVESTRONG.COM. Leaf Group, 07 Sept. 2011. Web.
(2) Myers, Wyatt. “Top 6 Environmental Allergies.” 06 May 2017. EverydayHealth.com. N.p., 09 Sept. 2011. Web.
(3) Obtułowicz, K. “Air Pollution and Pollen Allergy.” 07 May 2017. Folia Medica Cracoviensia. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web.
Sources:
“AAFA.” 06 May 2017. Allergy Facts | AAFA.org. N.p., n.d. Web.
Hindawi. “The Relationship between Mold Exposure and Allergic Response in Post-Katrina New Orleans.” 06 May 2017. Journal of Allergy. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 16 June 2010. Web.
Unknown Author, “Mold.” 07 May 2017. EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, 21 Feb. 2017. Web.
Myers, Wyatt. “Top 6 Environmental Allergies.” 06 May 2017. EverydayHealth.com. N.p., 09 Sept. 2011. Web.
Obtułowicz, K. “Air Pollution and Pollen Allergy.” 07 May 2017. Folia Medica Cracoviensia. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web.
Unknown Author, “Pet Dander Allergies Directory: Find News, Features, and Pictures Related to Pet Dander Allergies.” 06 May 2017. WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web.
Stevens, Danielle. “The Symptoms of Allergies to Cigarettes.” 06 May 2017. LIVESTRONG.COM. Leaf Group, 07 Sept. 2011. Web.
Healthy Living,
Jaclyn Rae