further adventures of rocket bride: april 3, 2001.

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The allergy doctor was utterly charming, so much so that I almost failed to notice her lightening-like proficiency.
I must have just developed the cat allergy in the last couple of years, because I hung around all number of cats as a kid with no noticeable results.
It does explain my unhappiness in the Entropy Apartment, though - that place was a filthy pit of dust and hair after the 2nd month, even if you ignore all the dust that was created when the bathroom ceiling fell in.
And it does explain why I started my sneezing career on my honeymoon: the Boy's grandparents' house is full of old upholstery and has housed a long line of cats up to the present day.

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Allergies are a growing problem in the US.
The truth is that most people with allergies can keep their cats and their health by taking a few simple steps.
Try using a hypo-allergenic dusting cloth, which uses static electricity to trap dust particles, instead of dispersing them into the air the way a feather duster would.
If your cat cannot tolerate being bathed, then try wiping her down with a special hypo-allergenic dust cloth or a specially-designed "pet wipe" in order to remove dried saliva and loose hair.
Hardwood floors, tile, and linoleum are much more allergy-friendly.
Also wooden and metal furniture is much easier to clean and keep dust free than plush couches and chairs.

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negative (non-atopic) ...Specific IgE testing conducted for patients presenting with allergy-like symptoms may result in more targeted therapy and hence improved treatment outcomes.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
allergic rhinitis, can form the basis for environmental therapy, and therefore should be extensively used by primary care physicians who manage patients with allergic rhinitis."
This study points out that there is a surprisingly high rate of false-positive results predicted by the clinical history...
· "...both SPT and RAST values exhibited excellent efficiency in the diagnosis of cat allergy.
more than 65 percent of physicians say they are only somewhat satisfied with currently available medications for treating allergies.

Allergy Free Cats Soon to be a Reality

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Those allergic to cats would be able to buy an "allergy free" cat without worries of sneezes and sniffles.
"Millions of cat-allergic people who now suffer with itchy eyes and runny noses, and millions of others who live without the love and companionship of a pet because of allergies, will soon be able to keep a pet of their own," says Dr. Avner.
An allergen-free cat will be a significant new alternative to the traditional treatment of cat allergies by eliminating the allergen at its source.
Sinus News is an educational and informative health newsletter dedicated to providing the most recent information on sinusitis, sinus infections, allergies, and asthma.

Sinus News ( Allergy Free Cats are History )

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Welcome to another edition of Sinus News, which focuses on news, treatment information, and stories related to sinusitis and other conditions like allergies and asthma.
Sinus News Opens Interactive Sinusitis Fun Zone Sinus News has opened an interactive sinusitis fun zone that allows visitors to play a mixture of fun and educational games.
Allergy Free Cats Are History New York's Transgenic Pets is no longer working on Allergy Free Cats after funding problems stopped the research over a year ago.
Originally, the process for removing the allergen gene from cats was being headed by Dr. Xiangzhong "Jerry" Yang and his team of research scientists at the University of Connecticut.

NFNLP Case Study - Allergy to Cats

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I met Brian and his wife at a dinner party and he jokingly asked if I could help.
On thinking about it, he was surprised to remember that when much younger, he liked them and in fact, played with the neighbor's cat and "it often came in our house and sat on my lap".
He readily went back, smile on the face, and while 'pretending' his color changed, body relaxed, hands moved slightly, and I anchored the "very warm and friendly feeling" he felt.
I fired the anchor and he smile...."That's weird!"
He closed his eyes and surprisingly quickly found the root cause of his cat allergy - "a big ugly white cat that started coming around my house and scared my cat friend away.

Cat Exposure Increases Asthma Risk for Children of Asthmatic Mothers

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Scientists are gaining a better understanding of the complex relationship between cat exposure and the risk of developing asthma.
For many years, scientists thought that cat exposure increased a child's asthma risk.
If the mother has asthma, then a cat in the home actually triples the risk that a child will develop persistent wheezing - an initial indication of asthma - by age five.
Children with documented cat allergy or with asthmatic symptoms triggered by a cat should also avoid cats, he adds.
The study followed 448 children with a family history of allergic diseases from birth to age five.

Allergy Answers :: Allergy questions

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Your experience with airborne allergy is unique to you.
Nevertheless, many sufferers share similar concerns and need answers to practical questions about coping with allergy day by day.
If allergic rhinitis means inflamed nose, why are my eyes so badly affected?
I feel so lethargic with my airborne allergy even though I am taking a non-drowsy antihistamine?
I suffer symptoms all year round that are worse at home than at work.
I am pretty sure that I am allergic to my cat, but I don't want to lose her.
Anti-inflammatory nasal sprays, used for a few days before your exam, may reduce your susceptibility to airborne allergy.

Cat Allergies

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Normal, AL, Jan. 24---Whether to sneeze or give your cat away is a dilemma that many cat allergy sufferers face.
"A cat's regular preening helps release these harmful allergens, which become airborne when the saliva dries," says Wilson.
The study, which measured the amount of allergens released by a cat, found that a sharp increase in cat allergens released into the air could be detected within minutes of a cat's entering a room.
The increase was great enough to cause a person to have a bronchial attack in less than half an hour.
Scientists also discovered that carpet and soft furniture served as reservoirs for cat allergens, which remained in the room four to six weeks after the cat had been removed from the residence.

Is your cat allergic

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As the owner of a cat, you are very aware of changes in your pet's grooming, behavior, skin and hair coat.
Your veterinarian, along with Heska Corporation, will work with you to help identify underlying problems that can cause skin problems, loss of hair, itching and scratching, and even changes in your cat's behavior.
Once non-allergic causes have been ruled out, your cat should be evaluated for allergy.

Kill the cat or keep the cat

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Early life exposure to the common aero-allergens such as cats, dogs, pollen and house-dust mites leads to allergic sensitisation in early life and clinical allergy then develops.
They now show that in western environments where cat ownership is high, it is impossible to completely avoid cat allergen exposure.
This is due to the fact that the tiny airborne cat-allergens persists for many months even in cat-free environments.
This allergen is also carried on clothing into schools, hospital, offices and other public places.
"At risk" infants for cat allergy are sensitised by low dose exposure, while high cat exposure may paradoxically induce immune tolerance to cats.

10 NEWS Health Facts - WTAJ-TV

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According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, about six to ten million Americans are allergic to cats.
Patients are allergic to a protein, called Fel d 1 (Feline domesticus allergen 1), found in the animal's saliva, dander, and urine.
Some people develop a rash or hives when they touch the animal's fur.
Use a HEPA (high efficiency particulate cleaner) vacuum cleaner.
But run the vacuum when the allergic patient is out of the home, since cleaning can stir up animal allergens and make them airborne.
Speak with your doctor if you have questions about Black Cat Allergy, or any medical problem.

Cat Allergy

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The allergens become air-borne as microscopic particles, which, when inhaled into the nose or lungs, can produce allergic symptoms.
Because cat allergen particles are particularly small (1/10 the size of dust mite allergen), they remain air-borne for prolonged periods of time.
Soft furnishings, such as carpets, sofas, and mattresses, will hold cat allergen even after a cat is removed from the home or banished from the bedroom.
If the cat is removed to a restricted area of the home, it is important to realize that airflow through the duct system in a hot air heated home could spread the allergen.

Cat Allergy

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Allergic reactions to cats can range from inflammation of the more and eyes to asthma attacks.
Although the most effective treatment is removal of the pet, recent scientific studies have shown that steps can be taken in homes with cats to significantly decrease one's exposure to cat allergen.
Cat allergen the allergy causing material from cats, not cat hair but a protein present in the dander and saliva of cats.
Because cat allergen particles are particularly small (1/10 the size of dust mite allergen), they remain air borne for prolonged periods or time.
Soft furnishings, such as carpets, sofas and mattresses, will hold cat allergen even after a cat is removed from the home or banished from the bedroom.

HON Allergy Glossary Pet Allergy

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The allergy is more usually an immune reaction to a protein (an allergen) found in the saliva, dander (dead skin flakes) or the urine of an animal.
The allergen gets carried in the air or in dust on very small, invisible particles.
It then lands on the lining of the eyes (conjunctiva) and nose.
It may also be inhaled directly into the lungs, causing allergic symptoms.
Allergen contact with an allergic person's skin may also cause itching and hives.
One of the most common pet allergies.
A tiny protein particle, the Fel d 1 allergen, found in the cat's skin flakes and saliva causes this allergy.

Cat Allergy - cat allergy relief by Pure N Natural

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Pure n Natural offers cat allergy relief with a full line of products to aid in the fight against cat allergies.
Household pets are the most common source of allergic reactions to animals.
Many people think that cat allergy is provoked by the fur of cats and dogs.
But researchers have found that the major allergens are proteins secreted by oil glands in the animals' skin and shed in dander as well as proteins in the saliva, which sticks to the fur when the animal licks itself...
Fel d 1 is the major cause of allergic reactions to cats.
During a cat's self-cleaning process, Fel d1 from the saliva is deposited on the fur.

Indoor Environment Notebook:Cat Allergy

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Though we do not own a cat, the previous owner of our house did.
Cats are prolific producers of allergens that can cause both allergy and asthma.
In testing conducted by this writer, significant cat allergen levels were observed in house dust two years after the house was vacated by the previous owner.
Levels of cat allergen as low as 1 ug/gram floor dust are believed to be sufficient to cause sensitization and allergy type symptoms; higher concentrations may be necessary to cause asthmatic attacks.
Cat allergen levels of 1 ug/gram floor dust are common in many buildings where cats are not normally present.
These include residences, schools, and office buildings.

New Cat Allergy Treatment Shows Early Promise

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NEW YORK--A new type of treatment may one day help people with cat allergies to suffer less from symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, itchy eyes and runny nose whenever they come into contact with a feline, suggests a new study published by the American Lung Association.
The treatment, consisting of four weekly shots, reduced symptoms of cat allergy in people receiving the highest dose for six weeks after treatment.
Current treatment for severe cat allergy consists of an initial series of at least 25 injections over three months or more, followed by booster shots every two weeks, sometimes for years, said study author Philip S. Norman, M.D., Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

Cat Allergy

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This is at least in part due to the popularity of these animals as household pets.
But the most important reason is that humans develop allergy to these animals more readily than to most other pets.
Cat allergy is by far the commonest allergy to pet animals.
Even in minute amounts these allergens can have devastating effects on allergy-prone individuals.
And even after these animals are removed from the house, significant amounts of the allergens linger in the house for several months.
The only sensible solution for cal allergy is removing the animal from the house and thoroughly cleaning the floor, walls, furniture and so on.

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