How to mitigate pet allergies Studies estimate that 10-15 percent of the population suffers from allergies to pets. Physical reactions in people can range from mild sneezing and a runny nose with congestion to severe symptoms and life-threatening asthma attacks. Amazingly enough, in spite of this fact the National Institute of Health reports that 25 percent of allergy and asthma sufferers still choose to keep pets in their homes. |