{"id":4863,"date":"2022-10-02T03:15:28","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T03:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/"},"modified":"2022-10-03T10:12:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T10:12:35","slug":"can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you die from inhaling dog hair?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Is_dog_hair_dangerous_for_humans\" title=\"Is dog hair dangerous for humans?\">Is dog hair dangerous for humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#What_happens_if_you_inhale_dog_hair\" title=\"What happens if you inhale dog hair?\">What happens if you inhale dog hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Can_you_die_from_breathing_in_dog_hair\" title=\"Can you die from breathing in dog hair?\">Can you die from breathing in dog hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Can_you_breathe_dog_hair_into_your_lungs\" title=\"Can you breathe dog hair into your lungs?\">Can you breathe dog hair into your lungs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Can_you_get_sick_from_dog_hair\" title=\"Can you get sick from dog hair?\">Can you get sick from dog hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Is_dog_hair_dangerous_if_swallowed\" title=\"Is dog hair dangerous if swallowed?\">Is dog hair dangerous if swallowed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#How_can_I_clean_my_lungs\" title=\"How can I clean my lungs?\">How can I clean my lungs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Do_Barbers_get_hair_in_their_lungs\" title=\"Do Barbers get hair in their lungs?\">Do Barbers get hair in their lungs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Can_dog_hair_cause_coughing\" title=\"Can dog hair cause coughing?\">Can dog hair cause coughing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Does_dog_hair_cause_asthma\" title=\"Does dog hair cause asthma?\">Does dog hair cause asthma?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#What_is_the_difference_between_hair_and_fur_on_a_dog\" title=\"What is the difference between hair and fur on a dog?\">What is the difference between hair and fur on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#How_long_do_pet_allergy_symptoms_last\" title=\"How long do pet allergy symptoms last?\">How long do pet allergy symptoms last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Is_dog_grooming_a_good_career\" title=\"Is dog grooming a good career?\">Is dog grooming a good career?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-die-from-inhaling-dog-hair\/#Can_cat_hair_cause_pneumonia\" title=\"Can cat hair cause pneumonia?\">Can cat hair cause pneumonia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-dog-hair-dangerous-for-humans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_hair_dangerous_for_humans\"><\/span>Is dog hair dangerous for humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">It\u2019s not the dog\u2019s hair or fur that\u2019s the real problem. Instead, people are usually allergic to the dander \u2014 flakes of dead skin \u2014 as well as the saliva and urine. So, no matter how long or short the hair, any dog can potentially cause an allergic reaction. You might wonder why dog dander has such an effect on you.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-a-lint-roller-work-for-dog-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Does a lint roller work for dog hair?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-inhale-dog-hair\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_inhale_dog_hair\"><\/span>What happens if you inhale dog hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When pet hair and dander is inhaled, the tiny hairs and other harmful particles can travel down into the lung and stay there. In time this can inflame the lung lining and scar the airways, which can then progress into a chronic lung condition. We sometimes call this \u2018Groomers Lung\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q9jE47sT5OA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-die-from-breathing-in-dog-hair\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_die_from_breathing_in_dog_hair\"><\/span>Can you die from breathing in dog hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The human lungs are not capable of \u201cprocessing\u201d this material, which can lead to a health condition known as groomers lung. This pet groomers lung disease is a chronic condition that can affect your lung function. The tiny, sharp fragments of hair get deep into the lungs, leaving inflammation and scar tissue behind.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ku6yQwyZzzg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-breathe-dog-hair-into-your-lungs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_breathe_dog_hair_into_your_lungs\"><\/span>Can you breathe dog hair into your lungs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What happens when you inhale pet hair or dander? When pet hair and dander (Pet dander is the combined tiny form of skin flecks shed by pets with feathers or fur.) are inhaled, the tiny hairs and other harmful particles can enter into the lungs and create a lung disease.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-get-sick-from-dog-hair\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_sick_from_dog_hair\"><\/span>Can you get sick from dog hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only can pet dander cause itchy eyes and a runny nose, but pet dander can potentially be harmful to your respiratory system. According to the American Lung Association this can \u201clead to a decline in the ability of the lungs to function.\u201d Make sure that you and your loved ones are safe; let\u2019s start at the basics.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-dog-hair-dangerous-if-swallowed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_hair_dangerous_if_swallowed\"><\/span>Is dog hair dangerous if swallowed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you swallow a dog hair, your body cannot digest it. As a result, too much dog hair can cause you to form hairballs internally. However, you shouldn\u2019t worry too much because most accidentally swallowed dog hair is harmless.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-clean-my-lungs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_clean_my_lungs\"><\/span>How can I clean my lungs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways you can practice a lung cleanse, including making lifestyle changes and performing exercises to help the lungs rid itself of excess fluid.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Get an air purifier.<\/li>\n<li>Change your house filters.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate artificial scents.<\/li>\n<li>Spend more time outside.<\/li>\n<li>Try breathing exercises.<\/li>\n<li>Practice percussion.<\/li>\n<li>Change your diet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CGiFdKRgYuE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-barbers-get-hair-in-their-lungs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Barbers_get_hair_in_their_lungs\"><\/span>Do Barbers get hair in their lungs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cBarbers don\u2019t last that long,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not a healthy business.\u201d\u00a0 At 27, he contracted a lung infection, a common affliction for barbers that can go unnoticed. They inhale hair clippings that can build up in their lungs over time and cause infections, he said.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dog-hair-cause-coughing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_hair_cause_coughing\"><\/span>Can dog hair cause coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to pet allergies, cats and dogs get most of the blame. But they\u2019re not the only pets that can make you cough and sneeze. Any animal with fur or hair can trigger an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dog-hair-cause-coughing-1.jpg\" alt=\"Can dog hair cause coughing?\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dog-hair-cause-coughing-1.jpg 724w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dog-hair-cause-coughing-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-dog-hair-cause-asthma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_hair_cause_asthma\"><\/span>Does dog hair cause asthma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The proteins found in a pet\u2019s dander, skin flakes, saliva and urine can cause an allergic reaction or aggravate asthma symptoms in some people. Also, pet hair or fur can collect pollen, mold spores and other outdoor allergens.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-hair-and-fur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_hair_and_fur_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the difference between hair and fur on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog hair tends to be both longer and thicker, and it grows less densely than fur does. Dog fur, on the other hand, tends to be shorter and finer. It also grows more densely, and in some breeds, such as Pomeranians, it grows in double coats \u2014 a longer, fluffier topcoat, and a thicker, shorter undercoat.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ynebsy6eiXQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-pet-allergy-symptoms-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_pet_allergy_symptoms_last\"><\/span>How long do pet allergy symptoms last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, you might have an allergy. If your signs and symptoms are severe \u2014 with nasal passages feeling completely blocked and difficulty sleeping or wheezing \u2014 call your doctor.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-dog-grooming-a-good-career\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_grooming_a_good_career\"><\/span>Is dog grooming a good career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s great for those who like a rewarding challenge. If you\u2019re passionate about animals and love to take care of them, professional pet grooming is a great business for you. Professional pet groomers are always needed. So, if you become a professional pet groomer, you won\u2019t have to worry about your job.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/86eSPiTckRA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-cat-hair-cause-pneumonia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cat_hair_cause_pneumonia\"><\/span>Can cat hair cause pneumonia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In more severe cases, infection with C. psittaci can cause inflammation of the brain, liver and other internal organs. It can also reduce lung function and cause pneumonia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is dog hair dangerous for humans?What happens if you inhale dog hair?Can you die from breathing in dog hair?Can you breathe dog hair into your lungs?Can you get sick from dog hair?Is dog hair dangerous if swallowed?How can I clean my lungs?Do Barbers get hair in their lungs?Can dog hair cause coughing?Does&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":196978,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-dog-hair-dangerous-for-humans.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4863"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4863"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196981,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4863\/revisions\/196981"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}