Effects Of Bird Dust---5 Reasons To Minimize It

Parrots such as African Greys, Cockatoos, and
Cockatiels are powder down birds. That means in
addition to dander they also produce a white wing
dust. Here are 5 unhealthy effects this dust can
have on you and your bird.

Clogs Bird Airways---Bird's air passages are
well known for being very small. This is
necessary because birds are relatively small.
But even though they are small, these tubes are
very efficient at delivering air to the blood
stream quickly.

In the wild the dust from their wings would
dissipate into the air or the birds would fly
away and high particle count would seldom become
an issue. Unless you actively take out the huge
number of particles that the bird alone
generates, it is easy for their airways to
become blocked.

If the blockage doesn't cause the bird to die
from lack of oxygen immediately, the build-up in
the air passages can become a haven for the
disease and infection. And because birds
instinctively hide signs of illness, disease
often progresses beyond repair before owners are
even aware that there is a problem.

Facilitates The Spread Of Disease---Airborne
bacteria and viruses often travel from one host
to another by attaching to larger particles.
They can then be inhaled or ingested and cause
problems for other birds, animals, and even
humans.

Being able to take out these particles not only
keeps the particulates from causing problems,
but eliminates the airborne germs as well.

Causes Respiratory Problems---Many people who
have never had problems with allergies or asthma
can suddenly start to show symptoms when
continually exposed to huge amounts of bird dust
and dander. Sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion,
coughing and a chest that feels constricted can
all be signs that your body is not happy with
the air.

And when you love a bird, it's hard to have an
allergist recommend that your only choice is to
find another home for your bird because of the
fantastic amounts of allergens it will continue
to send into your air.

Aggravates Respiratory Conditions---It is the
protein in the dander (microscopic pieces of
dead skin) that cause allergy and allergy flare
ups. And since these flakes adhere easily to
other particles, they attach to wing dust and
other more normal household pollutants. That
makes them a prime target for inhalation.

Dust lying on surfaces can get on hands, and if
you rub your eyes before washing your hands
these allergens have entered your body. It can
be a totally frustrating situation for you and
the bird.

Causes Messy Looking Home---Loving a pet often
helps owners overlook the way they can make a
home look. We don't see it because what our pets
give us in return makes the cleanup they require
worth it. This is not so for people visiting
your home who are not as emotionally invested in
your pet as you are.

This can mean that family and friends hesitate
to come over because of the way your home looks,
or because they are allergic to the allergens.
And if you are aware of the way your home can
sometimes look, you may hesitate to invite
neighbors or co-workers over.

Life's too short to have to choose between your
bird and a high quality of life. Filtering the
air is one of the most effective, yet
non-invasive ways to love a bird and enjoy a
healthy lifestyle too.


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