Allergy Tips?

[allergenic]

Okay so I live with Animal Dander allergies. When I am around common animals that have dander such as dogs, cats, bunnies or hamsters, I begin to develop a slight rash and my eyes swollen and I have an asthma attack. Well, I was around a cat the other day. I was holding it and petting it and stroking it. My left eye slightly swollen and my upper arm had 2 bumbs...I had no asthma. I am usually worse around dogs...but are my allergies starting to get better?

[evewisewoman]

You're welcome, allergenic. I'm glad you found my suggestions helpful.
I wish you well, evewisewoman. :)

[allergenic]

Thank you! And you're right, I should be tested for allergies. I don't know about most allergies except the ones I have and lactose intolerance (which I don't think I have.)

[evewisewoman]

As you may already know, allergies are often inherited from your parents.
Two of the allergies I have are inherited from my dad. Anyway, a chinchilla
is a very good choice for you.  You might also consider allergy shots, some
people with allergies take them. I tried them myself and did not find them
helpful but everyone reacts to these differently. You express yourself very
well, allergenic. You said you were tested as a toddler. Your parents might
consider having you retested to see if there are any new allergies that you
have that you might not be aware of. Sometimes allergies do get better as
you get older, perhaps you are one of the lucky ones. Best of luck, Evewisewoman ( Eve)

[allergenic]

I donnot have any dog, cat, bunny, or hamster. It was a male cat (as my dad's friend was saying). I have a chinchilla, a non-dander animal. I also had allergy testing while I was toddler. My mom also had this allergy so it made it a bit clearer when they tested me.

[evewisewoman]

Hi allergenic,

I just finished reading your comments. You said you were holding a cat the other day, stroking and petting the cat. You also stated you had no asthma.
Are you aware that male cats have more dander than female cats. I know
this because I had allergies too to several different things. I 'd like to say
that your allergies are getting better, but I doubt it. I'm guessing you've had
an allergy test this is why you know that you are have animal dander allergies. Do you have a dog, cat , bunny or hamster as a pet ? Just wondering.  Be well.  Eve :)