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Canaries & Allergies

Despite their small size, canaries can cause a great deal of problems for people who have a canary allergy. People with a canary allergy will probably find themselves allergic to most other birds as well.

  1. Causes

    • In most cases, canary dander and even the canary droppings act as allergens, rather than the canary itself.

    Symptoms

    • Symptoms of a canary allergy include sneezing, watery eyes, coughing and shortness of breath. The nose will probably also be stuffy.

    Diagnosis

    • The best way to diagnosis whether a person has an allergy to canaries is to see if the symptoms disappear when the affected person is away from the canary or away from the canary surroundings.

    Treatment

    • Treatment typically includes antihistamines, saline nasal sprays and from staying away from the canary.

    Filtration Devices

    • A filtration device in the room with the canary can sometimes help keep the dander down, relieving some of the allergy symptoms.

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