new3 Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets

10 million American pet owners have allergies.

Allergies can cause itchy eyes, hives, sneezing, congestion or even asthma. To keep animals around, allergic pet owners get shots, pop antihistamines, squeeze eyedrops, squirt nasal spray, use inhalers or just deal with it. Others try to find a dog that won't trigger the symptoms.

Allergies caused by protein in animal dander, saliva or urine, not by hair.
Belief that certain breeds are hypoallergenic is "a complete misconception"
Medications available to treat symptoms, but best remedy is not to have pets.