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Can cat allergies be serious?
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Yes: See an allergist for testing, as well as to determine what medications are needed to treat your cat allergies. Allergy shots can also be extremely effective if you are allergic to cats.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depends: Any allergen can cause a range of symptoms from mild to severe and life threatening. Cat would be included in that as well. Cats can cause mild nasal congestion to severe persistent asthma that can be life threatening. If you are having symptoms around a cat talk with you pcp or allergist. There are good treatment options available to help you.
Answered 3/26/2013
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