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Post by goldenlove on Feb 12, 2019 22:40:45 GMT -6
goldenlove sophiegrace Yes! The allergist explained to me that the allergy is generally to the saliva. Which is also the reason more people are “allergic” to cats than dogs. Cats tend to lick themselves more than dogs. C’a reaction sounds similar to what AB gets (although it has improved). The splotchy redness, followed by sneezing, followed by runny then stuffy nose for several days. In the beginning, he also got tiny hives (perfectly round tiny dots here and there among the red splotches) and the sneezing. Now after exposure he doesn’t get the tiny hives really and seems to only sneeze once or twice, if at all (he also used to get very red watery eyes). He does still get splotchy and runny/stuffy nose for several days. Luckily no wheezing. C’a reaction, if to the cat, sounds minor but oh could always try Zyrtec or Benadryl and see if there’s a difference o narrow it down. I noticed ONE hive on his belly today and I'm pretty sure I've seen it once before. I'm working from home tomorrow so I'll see how his nose is after being home all day.
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Post by waitwhat on Feb 13, 2019 6:55:52 GMT -6
Anyone have experience with kids and cat allergies? H is allergic, I'm not. My brothers got a cat that C plays with when he's there. I've noticed that he sometimes has red splotches on his face and this past week his nose has been running quite a bit. It could be weather related or just a cold but I'm worried that he's reacting to the cat. Not sure what to do. I don't want it to get worse if it is the cat. Totally late to this but B is allergic to cats. He gets red splotches all over his face and he itches his face all over. And he usually sneezes and gets red watery eyes. I want to say it happens almost instantly. Our cats are not around much but if he lays on a blanket that the cats lay on he will get a reaction.
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