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I'm worried because my house but i stayed with my parents, whose cat kept laying on my pillow. i have changed the pillowcase, but could it be in the pillow itself, what do you suggest?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, the : Dander can be very fine and become entrapped in the pillow. If you don't have the pillow encased in an allergen cover- then you may wish to discard it and purchase a new one.

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Answered 12/27/2013

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A member asked:

I'm worried because my house but i stayed with my parents, whose cat kept laying on my pillow. i have changed the pillowcase, but could it be in the pillow itself, what do you suggest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

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