We don't have this history in the family. But on my current situation, I am exposed to the furs/hairs of this feline. I have this coughing feeling in my chest and now I'm worried.
1) Would it be possible?
2) What do I do to minimize, if not avoid this risk? I'm stuck in this place, so I can't move out for a while.
3) I need advice. Please help.
Thank you!
2006-06-20 15:26:44 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
if you are sensitive to cat furs, dander, or the stuff they may have on the fur, and you are a diagnosed asthmatic, then your options are limited.
1. were you prescribed inhaler medications? if so take them as directed. if not then see a doctor who can give you medication which help control asthma.
2. minor helps but useful could be: a. get an air filtration system for your room. i say a room b/c they are not generally large enough to do anything more effectively. b. get rid of the cat. c. keep everything you have away from the cat and keep it clean.
3. for you to implicate the cat you would have to have reasonable cause. just coughing b/c you think its the cat doesn't really diagnose your condition. thats not to say you are not allergic to cats, but have you never been around a cat in your lifetime? what happened when you were around a cat?
now to answer in different way. cats dont cause asthma. people with ashtma may respond allergically in the prescence of a cat but they may respond allergically around a dog, or parrot, or any other furry creature. coughing isn't always a sign of allergic reaction as much as it is a protective mechanism for keeping foriegn bodies out of the lung.
niether do you have to have a history of asthma in the family to be individually affected with asthma. you more likely are having mild airway irritation due to ?? something in the air, maybe what the cat brought in. not to mention dusts, pollen, and molds, and even cockaroach droppings, which have been implicated in asthma in ghettos.
2006-06-20 15:44:42 · answer #1 · answered by gmillioni 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok im not smart in medics but I have a ton of cats and Ive been around cats for my life and I haven't got asthma. Do your parents smoke? That could be a cause. It also may be an outside allergy like pollen or something. And I think that your born with asthma.
2006-06-20 15:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by S Dizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of fact it is impossible to have asthma just because of exposure to animals. But animal's products/hairs and furs can produce hypersensitivity, simply call it allergy. So, you may decide to be far from your pet for some days and see if there you feel different.Do not worry about asthma. It won't be a big issue.
2006-06-20 15:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by sshahraz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asthma is often associated with allergies, and the more you expose yourself to things like pet dander, the more likely you are to develop an allergy. It would be a good idea to be tested for multiple common allergies to see what to avoid.
2006-06-20 15:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mary S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be allergic to cats but being around cats can't cause asthma. You doctor can maybe give you something for your allergies but cat's can't cause asthma. Asthma and allergies are not the same things. Good luck though. :-)
2006-06-20 15:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by cherished_shelties 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Could have what they call allergy induced asthma. I have this and it causes you to cough alot. You should go to your doctor and they can run test on you for allergies. Let them know that you constantly have the cough.
2006-06-20 17:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by Debbie L. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long does it take for you to get the cat out? Buy a KIRBY.
2016-05-20 07:07:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋