cat dander
Pet allergy trigger
Cat dander is the microscopic flakes of dead skin shed by cats, a common trigger for allergic reactions in humans.
The proteins in dander cause symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and respiratory distress in sensitive individuals.
Unlike fur, dander is invisible and clings to surfaces long after a cat has left: I'm allergic to cat dander, so I can't visit houses with cats.
- allergenImmune response trigger
- furAnimal body hair
- pet hairShed fibers from animals
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
runny nose · itchy · pet · flakes · histamine · watery eyes · itchy eyes · feline · grooming · hypoallergenic · dust · dust mite · skin · particles · asthma · hives · allergy shot · allergy season
- allergenspeanuts, food allergens, shellfish, tree nuts, dairy
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- airborne allergenspollen, dust mites, mold spores, ragweed, grass pollen
- respiratory irritantsdust mites, mold spores, pollen, smoke, cigarette smoke