Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Solutions For Bird Allergies-5 Ways To Manage Allergies Caused By Pet Birds

As the popularity of pet birds continues to rise,
many people are developing allergies triggered by
these beautiful creatures. Here are 5 things you
can do to manage your allergies and keep your
bird too.

Choice of Bird---This is a "Johnny come lately"
idea if you're already adopted a bird. But if
you are still in the process of choosing a bird
this will help. All birds are not created equal
in terms of the pollutants they create. All
warm-blooded animals produced dander (dead skin
flakes) and birds are no exception.

However, some birds create a white powder in
addition to dander which increases the number of
airborne pollutants exponentially. These powder
down birds include African Greys, Cockatoos,
Cockatiels, and Amazons. And while these birds
are absolute gorgeous creatures, they will
produce more particulates than other birds.

Number of Birds----Keeping the numbers low will
obviously reduce the number of particles
produced. Because some birds are more social
than others, your bird may have a higher quality
of life if it is one of a pair. But having large
numbers in captivity is sure to lead to problems
for those who are allergic.

Easy to Clean Surfaces----You can make cleaning
so much easier by making smart choices about how
your aviary is furnished. Tile, wood, and
linoleum are all easier to clean than carpet and
rugs.

Furniture that can be wiped down with a damp
cloth will prevent particles that have fallen
becoming airborne again. And blinds, shades, and
shutters are easier to keep clean than
draperies. These may seem like small choices but
they make a huge difference in clearing the air
and lessening the symptoms that result from
allergies.

Clean Smarter----When it's time to clean, here
are several things to keep in mind. Using damp
mops and cloths for the floor, walls, and cage
will trap more particles and send fewer into the
air.

A vacuum that has a special bag to trap
pollutants and prevent them from going airborne
again is best. When it's time to clean the cage,
taking it outside and hosing it down will
release particles outside rather than back into
the indoor air.

Clean the Air----Each time your bird flies from
one perch to another, or tugs at a toy, or
preens itself some particles will be released
into the air. That's just part of having a
feathered friend as part of your life. The only
way to continually reduce the number of airborne
particulates is to filter the air.

The most effective type of cleaner for clearing
particulates from the air is a HEPA (or high
efficiency particle arresting) air purifier. It
is able to remove particles down to.3 microns
with a micron being defined as one millionth of a
meter. And its efficiency is such that for every
10,000 airborne particles in the air, it will
remove 99,997 of them with 99.97% efficiency.

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