Allergy to cats
Allergy to cats
Many people suffer from allergies to pets, including cats. The problem is not the cat's fur or hair, but rather the proteins found in its saliva, urine, and dry crusts on its skin. People who are allergic to cats are people whose immune system is sensitive. They deal with these proteins as they do with bacteria and viruses, and they attack them. Among the most important symptoms of allergy to cats are the following:
- Coughing and wheezing.
- Beehives (hives), or a rash on the chest and face.
- Itching and redness in the eyes.
- Red skin at the cat scratching or biting.
- Runny, itchy, stuffy nose.
- Sneezing.
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent an allergy from occurring, so people with it should not approach or touch cats. To treat allergy symptoms, allergy medications can be used in a variety of forms, such as pills, nasal sprays, and injections.
