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Comparing a place of work to people’s homes is a bit strange, people with allergies still go out to Markets, cafe’s and the like where pets aren’t banned.
Pets are banned in cafes, for health reasons. And comparing encounters with animals in enclosed spaces like lifts, lift lobbies and foyers with passing animals in markets isn’t “a bit strange”?
If you have allergies to the degree that some are claiming one vs dozen would not make a difference…
Statistically, I would think the likelihood of an encounter with a dog in a block with 12 animals animals in it, rather that only one, would be 12 times higher.
I would also think that there was likely to be roughly 12 times as much dander floating around in the lifts and common property areas. I’m not saying that’s a critical factor – it’s just common sense that shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand.
By the way, you seem to be coming pretty close to suggesting that people are faking or exaggerating their allergies. Is that what you think or am I just misreading the tone of your posts?
Meanwhile, to inject a few facts into the discussion, here’s what the Government’s HealthDirect website says about pet allergies,which, according to it, affect one in five people.
Allergies to cats and dogs are common, and symptoms range from mild to severe. These symptoms can include hay fever, asthma and hives. While avoiding exposure is the simplest solution, treatment can help you manage your contact with pets.
Ok, there have been no deaths in Victoria from pet allergies. But how severe does a reaction have to be before you look at the cause, if it happens to be, say, an accidental encounter with a pet?
I’ve never suffered from asthma but I have friends and relatives who do and I have to say, it can be frightening and physically distressing for the sufferer, and it’s not something I would wish on my worst enemy.