Animal Hair Allergy: Secondary Diseases

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pet dander allergy:

Respiratory system (J00-J99)

  • Allergic rhinitis (allergic rhinitis).
  • Bronchial asthma (allergic bronchial asthma)
  • Chronic sinusitis (sinusitis).
  • Tympanic effusion (synonym: seromucotympanum) – accumulation of fluid in the middle ear (tympanum).
  • Tracheitis allergica – tracheitis associated with severe coughing attacks.

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99)

Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93).

Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99).

  • Vulvovaginitis pollinotica – inflammation of the vulva and vagina occurring in young girls.

Injuries, poisonings and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98).

  • Anaphylactic reaction

Further

  • School and professional performance are reduced
  • The quality of life is reduced
  • Social activities are reduced