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Would using a pillow protector over a feather pillow help if i suspect i may be allergic to the feathers inside ? not sure i am but i know some peewee
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Might help: make sure you get a good one, feathers don't cause the allergies, it's rather the mites that swarm in the feather or down filled pillows, they like feathers as they feed on them, your best bet is to see an allergist, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck
Answered 4/20/2015
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