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There are many people who have Cat Allergy and develop certain reactions and symptom when they come in contact with their pet cats or any stray cats. It is an allergic reaction to glycoprotein Fel d 1, which is secreted by the sebaceous glands of cats. Fel d 1 is generally found in the skin and saliva of cats. Cat Allergy is a histamine reaction typically characterized by itching, wheezing, chest tightening, coughing, nasal congestion and other conditions. There are ways to lessen the allergic reactions to cats by taking a few preventive measures.
Several people who were formerly allergic to cats have, in due course become resistant to allergic symptoms from their pet cats. However, these people may still have allergic reactions to other cats.
Symptoms of Cat Allergy
People having Cat Allergy often show a number of symptoms that can appear in lesser or greater intensity. The various symptoms of Cat Allergy include itchy, red, watery eyes; itchy nose; nasal congestion; difficulty in breathing (dyspnea) and chronic sore throat. Some people also show other symptoms such as scratchy throat; sneezing; coughing, wheezing, and even itchy skin. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may need to take steps to lessen the allergic reactions.
Medications for Cat Allergy
For those prone to cat allergy, the most medication is dependant on the type as well as the severity of the symptoms. When cat allergies lead to specific illnesses like asthma and eczema, treatments may be required. In most cases, hay fever medication has the same result on people with cat allergy. You can consult your doctor for proper medication and treatment related to cat allergy.
Steps to Prevent Cat Allergy
There are several steps you can take to avoid getting cat allergies. You can get cat allergy even if you don’t have pet cats at home. For those with pet cats, here are some of the steps to prevent or lessen allergies to cats.
- Improve ventilation at home as allergens drift in the air. Proper ventilation will allow fresh air in the house thus reducing the allergen.
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- Do not allow your pet cats inside your bedroom.
- Remove any carpeting from your house, as this is where cat allergens tend to lodge themselves.
- Keep your cats confined to a specific area in the house and not loiter everywhere.
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