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so i went to get my blood tested for cat allergies but it came out negative
but i still get rashes when i pet my cats not only rashes but sometimes my nose itches and i sneeze
what should i do???
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replied March 25th, 2008
Could you get your doctor to refer you to a hospital for a different type of allergy test?

The one i had was where they put 12 drops of different chemicals on your arm, and put a small prick in the centre of each one with a blade

Some then flared up, while others stayed the same. Apparantly it flares up if histamines are released, which means you are allergic to it.

Might be worth a shot?
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replied March 27th, 2008
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You could get a skin prick test and see what happens. Don't worry despite the name its pretty well pain free. How long has this been going on? Is this the first time you have had a reaction to cats?

It maybe be your allergy is very mild but the effects of cat allergies are cumulative and could be combining with other environmental factors to give you this reaction.
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replied March 27th, 2008
When i was younger i would get hives here and there.
i started knowing all this as i got older though, can it develop over a period of time. Oh and i get sick frequently to with ear infections and sinus infections its really annoying!!
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replied December 20th, 2011
I think, Cat allergy symptoms afflict as many as 15% of the population. Sneezing, Red and itchy eyes, Itchy skin and Coughing, these are the most common symptoms of cat allergy. Bio Allers Allergy Relief Homeopathy is the best who suffers from seasonal allergies for cats. It's amazing,it clears red itchy skin instantaneously.
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