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Can a cat allergy make you susceptable to illness?
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Yes: Allergies in general cause your immune system to work in a way that makes you more prone to viral infections. Both the duration and severity of such illnesses are greater in those with allergies, compared to those without allergies. Controlling allergies sometimes helps to reduce the frequency and severity of such illnesses.
Answered 2/1/2014
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