Question 1

if im allergic to cat dander and i put the cat outside and dont let it in my apartment am i all good to go or is there still dander and allergens in the apartment? if so, how long would you recommend waiting before moving in?

Accepted Answer

: Cat dander can live in the carpeting, curtains and and even the porous wall paint in any place where there has been a cat. A thorough cleaning of the walls, washing the curtains, and steam cleaning the carpets and floors may help to greatly reduce the dander. There are also specific cleaners meant to bind to cat dander which can help.

Question 2

how do i get rid of this dander in my home if i have a cat allergy?

Accepted Answer

One year: Cat dander can remain in the house for one year after removing the pet. Remove all carpeting, get a hepa air cleaner for the bedroom, encase the pillows and mattress with dust mite proof covers, change your furniture to leather covers. If you still have the pet, get on allergy shots.

Question 3

have cat allergies. considering moving to apartment. next door neighbor has cat & balconies touch each other's. am i screwed, does dander wander?

Accepted Answer

Airborne dander: Hard to say if you will have a problem, but I do hear from  patients who do feel that they are having allergic reactions to the smoke or cat/dog dander from next door.  Animal dander is very light and remains airborne for many hours, so it is conceivable that it could travel through the ventilation system into your apartment.

Question 4

how long does pet dander remain in the house?

Accepted Answer

4 months: About four months for most cat allergen, and dog is probably similar, although there isn't much evidence about dog. Levels can persist much longer, especially if the levels are extremely high originally.

Question 5

is pet dander worse than smoking in the home?

Accepted Answer

No: While it's hard to directly compare these two, and for someone with a cat allergy in particular cat allergen in the home will be miserable for them, smoking is much harder on your health overall and over time. If you can only choose one, stop smoking.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

how long does dog dander around the home remain an active allergen once a dog is removed from the home?

Accepted Answer

Possibly years: Persons who are allergic to animal dander often report trouble with an apartment or a previously owned home that was contaminated with animal allergens several years prior. Through cleaning may need to include carpet removal in some situations.

Question 8

my boyfriend has allergies and can never stay the night at my house because of the animal dander. is there anything we can do?

Accepted Answer

Get rid of the anima: If you want him not to get allergies when he comes over, then you have to get rid of your animal
or he has to take an antihistamine like zyetec or Claritin (loratadine) when he comes over.If that does not work he should see an allergist and get desentisized to the allergies which is a long term treatment with shots.

Question 9

i'm looking for advice. 
do i need to rehome my cat,results as follows
cat dander ige h 44.20 0.00-0.35 iu/ml
phadiatop h 19.20 0.00-0.35 iu/ml
ige h 300.0 0.0-100.0 iu/ml. i placed him in care with family over the last two months but still have symp?

Accepted Answer

Panel: Clean surfaces and upholstery, request panel CAP testing for other allergens and use avoidance measures. Take a low dose of steroids for one week, an antihistamine and monitor temperature. Please see your Allergist for immunotherapy if symptoms continue.

Question 10

i suffer from pet dander allergies, mainly from cats. recently theyve gotten worse. id like to try immunity injections, how cost effective are they?

Accepted Answer

Very cost effective: however usually requires 3-4 years of immunization therapy: injections weekly for a yearm every 2-3 months for a year, or every 6 months depending on results of allergy testing. You mau still require suppressive therapy.

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How long does cat dander remain in the house

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If im allergic to cat dander and i put the cat outside and dont let it in my apartment am i all good to go or is there still dander and allergens in the apartment? if so, how long would you recommend waiting before moving in?

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How do i get rid of this dander in my home if i have a cat allergy?

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Have cat allergies. considering moving to apartment. next door neighbor has cat & balconies touch each other's. am i screwed, does dander wander?

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How long does pet dander remain in the house?

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Is pet dander worse than smoking in the home?

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

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How long does dog dander around the home remain an active allergen once a dog is removed from the home?

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My boyfriend has allergies and can never stay the night at my house because of the animal dander. is there anything we can do?

A member asked:

I'm looking for advice. do i need to rehome my cat,results as follows cat dander ige h 44.20 0.00-0.35 iu/ml phadiatop h 19.20 0.00-0.35 iu/ml ige h 300.0 0.0-100.0 iu/ml. i placed him in care with family over the last two months but still have symp?

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I suffer from pet dander allergies, mainly from cats. recently theyve gotten worse. id like to try immunity injections, how cost effective are they?

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