What to do About Horse Allergies
November 19, 2009 · Posted in horse riding · Comment
Some people are allergic to horses. Depending on the person, this can result in a combination of the following symptoms:
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Itchy or running nose
- Itchy skin, hives or rashes
- Sneezing or coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Asthma attack
The severity of these symptoms can range from a minor runny nose to a serious asthma attack. In the case of asthma sufferers, care should be taken when first coming into contact with horses, as there have been a few cases of fatal asthma attacks. This is doubly true for asthmatic children, who in the excitement of being with horses may not notice the early symptoms, so they should be monitored by an adult when first encountering horses to ensure that they do not have a serious adverse reaction.
