Long sleeves? Gloves? Mask? Air filter?

ZENITH210 writes: "I'll be going to vet school next year, but I am allergic to animals, with the typical symptoms like runny nose, itchy eyes, rashes, and a bit of chest tightening (no asthma yet). Will wearing long sleeves + gloves + mask and having an air filter in the clinic help to reduce these symptoms?"

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