I am allergic to animal dander. It is tiny flakes from their skin that floats in the air. It is like dandruff in humans, but much harder to see. For most people this is not a problem, but for me it could bring on an asthma attach. Animal dander, not animal hair, is so fine that it gets into the bronchial tubes and causes asthma. If I'm confined to a small area, such an an air plane, I could have a serious problem. I once had a problem on a plane trip from a dog that was next to me. I went to the stewardess and they had me move to the rear of the plane. By then I was wheezing from the dander. The owner of the dog never knew why I moved. Besides, what could I do up in the sky. It can be difficult for someone that is extremely allergic.
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