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Title: Cat allergy
Post by: SilverLining on December 17, 2020, 09:41:51 PM
DS has a question.
He is allergic to cats. The two he has been living with, he developed an immunity to the allergy. (Wrong term?) Now a 3rd cat has moved in. This specific cat has always bothered him more than most.
His question is: if he takes antihistamine will that make it take longer to develop the immunity?
He is planning to call doctor to talk about immunization shots.
Title: Re: Cat allergy
Post by: rebekahc on December 17, 2020, 09:53:01 PM
In my non-scientific opinion, no it won’t affect the possibility developing a tolerance because I think the antihistamine treats the symptoms rather than blocking the immune system from reacting. Just like we were always told Benadryl wasn’t a treatment for anaphylaxis because it could mask the symptoms and not actually stop the reaction.
Title: Re: Cat allergy
Post by: SilverLining on December 18, 2020, 09:06:52 AM
Thanks rebekahc.
He says for now, cat will be banned from his room, and he will take benedryl when needed. He’s going to call the doctor, but doubtful he will set up getting shots right now. Doctors office is a bus ride away, and at first you have to get them often. Plus probably need to get allergy tests done.
Title: Re: Cat allergy
Post by: GoingNuts on December 18, 2020, 11:30:01 AM
There’s a Purina food the reduces the most common protein that people are allergic to. I don’t know if it’s available in stores or if you have to order it through the vet.