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I just took a allergy skin prick test allergic to dogs we have dogs in the house i have a mild cough once in a while can pet dander be the trigger?

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Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Avoidance: Avoid dog dander, keep your house clean and consider a HEPA filter unit A virtual Healthtap consult is available.

Answered 7/16/2020

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A member asked:

I just took a allergy skin prick test allergic to dogs we have dogs in the house i have a mild cough once in a while can pet dander be the trigger?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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