METHODS FOR TREATING ALLERGY

摘要

The subject invention provides materials and methods for treating allergy in animals. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides methods for alleviating an animal's hypersensitive response to allergens, including, without limitation, migraine, asthma, allergic rhinitis, digestive disturbances, coeliac disease, conjunctivitis, urticaria, eczema, drowsiness, hyperactivity (in children), tinnitus, recurrent sinusitis and ear infections. Specifically exemplified herein is the use of a cysteamine compound to reduce the hypersensitive response in animals to allergens. In a preferred embodiment, oral administration of cysteamine hydrochloride to an animal diagnosed with an allergy can substantially reduce the animal's reaction to the allergen.