Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Asthma and Cockatoos---A Discussion And Solution

If you have recently adopted one of the many
stunningly beautiful varieties of Cockatoos and
are enjoying the bird tremendously,
congratulations. But if each time you spend more
than 5 minutes in close proximity to the bird,
you find it hard to breathe, you've adopted a
problem that you hadn't counted on. Is it
possible that the bird is causing these symptoms,
and if so, what can be done?

This is not that uncommon a reaction for people
who adopt powder down birds such as Cockatoos,
African Greys, Cockatiels and Amazons. In
addition to the dander that all birds create,
Cockatoos also create a white powder that helps
their wings stay healthy.

The protein in the dander and dust often cause
people with asthma, allergic asthma, and
allergies to become symptomatic with wheezing,
shortness of breath, itchy or watery eyes, runny
nose, congestion, and sneezing. Studies have
shown that there are more people who react to
birds this way than to any other type of pet.

So what can be done? You can literally clear the
air. And the best technology for doing that is
HEPA (or high efficiency particle arresting)
filtration. As its name suggests it is best at
eliminating high volumes of airborne
particulates. Eliminating these particulates will
greatly reduce the allergens in the air and make
visiting with your bird not only possible but
enjoyable.

To be designated as a HEPA filter, it must be
able to eliminate 99,997 out of every 10,000
airborne particulates with 99.97% accuracy. The
particle size that is able to eliminate is.3
microns or greater, with a micron being defined
as one millionth of a meter.

One of the most common ways for bacteria and
viruses to spread is by attaching to airborne
particulates making them available to be inhaled.
And even though many types of airborne germs are
smaller than.3 microns in size, by eliminating
the particle you also get rid of the germs. And
the most refreshing part about this technology is
that there are no harmful side effects produced
when the air is cleaned. A continuous stream of
clean, fresh air for all is its only by-product.

Eliminating the dust and dander is also good for
your bird. Because birds' airways are so small,
they are easy to clog. And once they become
constricted disease and infection often follow.
And often once you are aware that your pet has a
problem, it's too for them to be saved.

HEPA filtration can greatly reduce the airborne
allergens that are triggering your respiratory
problems, and make your air the healthiest it can
be for you and your bird.

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Help alleviate asthma flare ups by taking
Cockatoo dust and dander out of the air with the
Bird Dust Air Purifier from PurerAir.com at
http://purerair.com/bird_dust_air_purifier.html

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