Allergies to cat fur do show the above symptoms. But it should be noted that it is not catted hair that causes allergies; cat hair is only the carrier of allergens. For example, pet urine, saliva, dander, body surface proteins, dust mites, pollen, and fungi in the external environment can all attach to cat hair. When you touch your cat, you are exposed to allergens, giving the illusion of being allergic to cat fur.
In addition, the above symptoms may not be a simple cat hair allergy. There are many causes of allergic rhinitis, and cat hair is only one of the causes or incentives. Furthermore, because the symptoms are similar to those of a cold, there are often patients with allergic rhinitis who are mistaken for a cold and seek treatment. The two should be distinguished. For example, a cold is often accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever and headache, while allergic rhinitis has no fever.
Allergic rhinitis is a predominant disease in traditional Chinese medicine. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be significantly improved through traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese patent medicine, and external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupoint sticking and acupuncture on the sphenopalatine ganglion.
Are there any solutions for cats with allergies?
Some people think people allergic to cat hair should give up keeping cats, but this varies from person to person. Some people only have allergies in the early stage of raising cats. When the body adapts to the stimulation of this strange substance, it will no longer be allergic. Such people can raise cats.
Some people are highly sensitive, and the body may have strong reactions such as coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and sometimes acute urticaria on the face, neck, and upper chest. In this case, the owner is advised to endure the pain. Give up your love, but don’t throw it away at will; you can give it to responsible cat lovers.
Except for those who are highly sensitive, other people can improve allergies through daily measures, such as separating from pets as much as possible, ventilating frequently, washing hands after petting cats, washing clothes frequently, and shoveling feces in time.
What is desensitization therapy? Is it effective?
Desensitization therapy is repeated exposure to specific antigens (allergens) from low to high concentrations to increase the body’s tolerance to specific antigens and cure or reduce the degree and frequency of allergic reactions.
It takes time for human immunity to develop, generally 3 to 4 months before it can be effective. The course of treatment varies from one year to several years due to individual differences. But for cat hair allergy, desensitization treatment is not very effective.
