Question 1

if i'm allergic to dog and cat dander, am i likely allergic to rabbits too?

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Yes: As an allergic person, since you are already allergic to cats and dogs, you are at increased risk of becoming allergic to rabbits if you have extensive exposure to a rabbit.

Question 2

i believe i may allergic to cat and dog hair, what basic low in medicine form can i take? thanks

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Depends on: Allergy can cause eye itching, asthma, nasal symptoms and even hives .  It would depend on what organs are affected to determine what kind of treatment you may need. If it is nasal or eye symptoms, an antihistamine + decongestant may help. If it is asthma, you need to see your doctor. Getting rid of the pets would be the best solution in general.

Question 3

if someone is allergic to cat and dog dander does that mean they are also allergic to rabbit dander?  doctor couldn't find an rabbit test

Accepted Answer

Different: If someone is allergic to dogs and to cats, that does not mean they will be allergic to rabbits too.  All animal allergies are different.  Labcorp is a very widely available lab.  They have a rabbit allergy tests.  The test number is 061382.

Question 4

could i still keep my cat if i'm allergic to him?

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I would consider: Seeing an allergist and determining what treatment options are available to you if you really love you cat. If it is a new cat that you haven't really bonded with yet - i would make the decision that will keep you healthy.

Question 5

how can i stop allergic reactions to cats?

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Avoid and meds: Avoiding cats and cat dander is the most important, but challenging since 50% of all households have pets.  Antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops can decrease the symptoms after exposure to cat dander.  The best long term treatment is allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) for long lasting relief even after allergy shots are stopped.

Question 6

how to find out if you're allergic to cats?

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Diagnosing allergy: Diagnosing allergy is based on both symptoms and confirmed by allergy testing. Each alone is not suffice for a diagnosis. For cat allergy, it means that you have allergy symptoms each time you pet the cat or when the cat is nearby. If allergy testing showing sensitivity to the cat, you have a diagnosis of cat allergy. Seeing a local allergy could help.

Question 7

can you tell me if i'm allergic to cats, what else am i allergic to?

Accepted Answer

See an allergist: While describing your symptoms to us over the internet may give a hint, sorting out the cause of your symptoms really requires an exam and testing by a doctor. An allergist can talk with you and perform special tests (scratch tests or blood tests) to determine exactly what things in your environmental you may be allergic to.

Question 8

is it strange that i am allergic to cats and bunnies, but not dogs?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: It is fairly common to be allergic to one or two animals and not others.  There are many factors that go in allergies, including particle size, amount of exposure, etc.  So it is not weird at all. I do recommend consultation with a board-certified allergist/immunologist to evaluate and manage your allergies.

Question 9

what r the symptoms of cat allergi?

Accepted Answer

Allergic symptoms: Humans can be allergic to one or more allergens produced by cats. The most common of these allergens are  secreted by the cat's sebaceous glands and  expressed in saliva. An allergic reaction is a histamine reaction that is usually characterized by coughing, wheezing, chest tightening, itching, nasal congestion, rash, watering eyes, .

Question 10

how can you tell if you are allergic to dogs or cats?

Accepted Answer

Allergy sympoms: When you enter a house with dog or cat you will start sneezing, the nose runs and eyes itch and some times you may develop more severe symptoms. After petting a dog or cat if you touch your eyes they may swell up, get puffy, run and itch. If you a pet at home and are allergic to it, you will feel the allergy symptoms begin when you  come home.

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