Pet dander is created from dead skin cells that are shed by animals. Proteins in the dander can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.

Oct 31, 2007 ... Animal dander is an asthma trigger for many people. Animal dander is the dead skin flakes that come off furry and feathered animals.

What happens when animals are one of your asthma triggers is that your immune ... Cats are one of the most common animals that trigger asthma and allergy ...

Being around furry and feathered animals can trigger asthma symptoms in sensitive people. In fact, just being in an environment where an animal lives, ...

The key to preventing asthma attacks is to avoid asthma triggers. ... best way to avoid contact with pet dander is to avoid all furry and feathered animals. ...

The dander often mixes with dust and can stay around your house long after the animal is gone. Proteins in the dander can trigger asthma symptoms. ...

Feb 4, 2008 ... By Kathleen MacNaughton, R.N., About.com Guide to Asthma ... Then the gene was eliminated from research animals, they found that the animals ...

Here are some common asthma triggers that can cause symptoms to start or worsen:. Exercise; Viral infection; Animals with either fur or feathers ...

Dec 20, 2007 ... Wheezing is probably the hallmark asthma symptom. ... For example, is it happening after you come into contact with animals? ...

Animal dander is one of the most common—and powerful—asthma triggers around. I, for one, am powerfully allergic to cats. Within minutes of touching one, ...