Cat

Cat Allergies, Hives, Itchy Skin, and Asthma

Cats are beloved family members of millions of Americans. Unfortunately, these pets are also allergen factories for as many as 25 percent of the population, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

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Allergy to Scented Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener

Many patients I see come in complaining of skin irritation or a rash. My first question is: what kind of detergent do you use? My follow-up question is: do you use fabric softener? I even ask if they send their clothes off for dry cleaning.

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Woman with flu blowing nose

The Four Stages of Allergies

If you have hay fever, your symptoms don’t take long to show up after you inhale the smallest amount of pollen. It takes mere minutes for your nose to begin running and for the sneezing (and perhaps wheezing) to start.

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