All About Allergies

Nikki asked:

I have been allergic to cats my whole life. I recently tried volunteering at my local animal shelter. I didn’t even TOUCH a cat, but being in the room with them made my allergies go nuts. My eyes water and itch terribly, my nose runs and gets itchy, and I start wheezing. I’m not allergic to dogs at all. I do have seasonal allergies that aren’t as bad, and have taken Claritin for those, with good success. The Clarintin does nothing for those. I’ve tried Benedril, but it just makes me fall asleep. Are there any good allergy medicines that work wonders for cat allergies? If I have to I’ll go to an allergy doctor, but it costs a heck of a lot less if I go to my regular doctor and request the medicine. I do my best to wash my hands and not touch my eyes but its still terrible. I also don’t know if medicines treat all the symtpoms, the itchy eyes and the nose, or just the nose. I’m looking for any experiences, good or bad. Also, how well can you tolerate cats now? Thanks!!
I said tried Claratin, it does not work for me for cats. I have also been told to try Zyrtec, which is good for indoor/outdoor allergies, and treats itchy eyes, anyone have experience with this?


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