Pets on Board: Allergy and Anaphylaxis Risk

March 2nd, 2010 admin

Some airlines have started allowing pets on board in the passenger cabin area. While many people wouldn’t think this would be a problem as long as they are kept secure and quiet, it can pose a huge issue for people with allergies. Individuals who are allergic to animals may start to feel symptoms within a matter of minutes being in the same area of a pet. Put this together with the low airflow in an airplane cabin, you’ve got a recipe for an asthma attack or worse, anaphylaxis. About Anaphylaxis …


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