Argh! Foiled again.

[realexplodingcat]

OK, so I'm still allergic to dogs, including poodles. This is probably compounding my other allergies, some of which are apparently very busy outside. Asthma is not cool. It upsets me to know that I wouldn't have tried this experiment if I had known my allergy would have reactivated after several days.

Well, I guess it wouldn't have been an experiment then. The dog is here, not absolutely to stay. However, I want it to stay, which goes against everything I typically believe when it comes to healthcare. Treat the source, not the symptom.

I'll try to treat the symptoms, if I can guarantee it will only be temporary. I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow with whom I'll probably discuss Singular and other management drugs. But I have my eye on allergy shots down the road. I don't want to be on drugs if there is another alternative. Immunotherapy would be another attack at the source and an emotionally easier one than returning Jericho.

Comments

[onceupon.livejournal.com]

I am allergic to cats. Yet, I currently own three. I'm not suffering from allergy symptoms, because I've acclimated. When I first started owning cats, I bathed them once a week to control the dander to which I was allergic. Doing that with the dog ought to help control your symptoms. Vacuum/sweep a little more frequently to control pet dander in your environment.

Play with the dog, but don't touch your face until after you've washed your hands.

It took me a month or so to really get used to having cats around. In the past I was unable to go to people's houses when they had cats. I'd puff up and wheeze and have asthma attacks. Now I can handle my animals all the time and other people's animals for extended periods of time with no ill effect.
But if you've never tried to acclimate your body, you might be pleased with the results after a little time has passed.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I do recall being allergic to cats at a young age. Nonetheless I grew up with one. I acquired her accidentally when she was 2 weeks old. So, I imagine the build up of dander was minimal at first and only gradually increased, giving me time to acclimate.

Maybe it's possible with dogs, too.

I can't imagine bathing three cats.

[onceupon.livejournal.com]

Well,I started with just one. *grin* And he was a kitten and so didn't put up much of a fight.

There are pet wipes that you can get, they are essentially baby wipes, that you can wipe your dog down with every day to help with the dander as well.