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Can you tell me can i overcome pet dander allergies?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

One way to avoid: Symptoms is to avoid pets that have dander. Another way is to see your allergist for formal evaluation. Allergy shots can be effective - especially when combined with environmental controls.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/20/2014

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