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Feather Allergies

Birds have featuresIf you have been told that you are allergic to feathers, the best treatment is complete avoidance. People can come in contact with feathers in the bedroom, with pet birds (such as canaries, parrots or pigeons) or on the job (in the case of farmers or poultry workers). Here are some tips on how to avoid feathers and reduce your chances of an allergic reaction:

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Last Reviewed: Jun 02, 2006

University of Cincinnati Jonathan Bernstein, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Immunology and Allergy
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Jonathan   Bernstein, MD

 
University of Cincinnati David I. Bernstein, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Immunology and Allergy
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
David I. Bernstein, MD

 
University of Cincinnati I. Leonard Bernstein, MD
Clinical Professor Emeritus
Co-Director of the University Hospital Allergy Clinic
Co-Director of the Allergy Research Laboratory
Division of Immunology and Allergy
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
I. Leonard Bernstein, MD