Dog rCan f5 IgE, e226
Suspected dog allergy:
- Allergic reactions (sneezing, nasal itching, runny nose, nasal congestion, watery eyes) after contact with dogs.
- Allergy symptoms that occur indoors where a dog is present or has been, even if the animal is not nearby (due to allergens in the air and on surfaces).
- Skin reactions (itching, urticaria, redness) after touching a dog or its fur.
- Symptoms of bronchial asthma (coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing) upon contact with a dog.
Identifying a true dog allergy:
- Differentiating between allergy to Can f 5 (specific to male dogs) and other canine allergens (Can f 1, Can f 2, Can f 3, Can f 4, Can f 6).
- Determining whether the allergic reaction is specific to male dogs only (Can f 5 is produced in the prostate and transmitted through urine).
- Ruling out cross-reactivity with cat allergens (Fel d 1) and other animals.
Conditions where identifying allergy to Can f 5 is important:
- Allergic rhinitis (pollinosis-like symptoms without an identified pollen allergen).
- Atopic dermatitis (possible trigger for flare-ups).
- Bronchial asthma (attacks triggered by contact with dogs).
Prognosis of allergy immunotherapy effectiveness in cases of dog allergy