Householddust which includes long hairs such as catfur, twistedsyntheticandwoollenfibres, serratedinsectscales, a pollengrain, plant and insect remains.
"In contrast to, say, dust mites, which are heavy and sink quickly to the ground, both cat and dog dander are light and fluffy allergens, and they stay afloat for hours, " says Dr. Miranowski.