Lovely bird but the dust is a real issue

I want to mention the feather dust problem because I was not properly warned. My cockatiel is a sweet, gentle, wonderful bird who I adore. But he produces an enormous amount of white feather dust that coats every surface in my home. I have developed mild respiratory irritation and now run an air purifier constantly. If you or anyone in your home has allergies or asthma, research this carefully before getting a cockatiel.