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What is cat allergy?

by Guest5278  |  12 years, 8 month(s) ago

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My friend is 28 years old girl, she has a pet cat. From the last week she started having the feeling of like a hair or something was caught in her throat. She wants to know What is cat allergy?

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    A cat allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to cats. The allergy is usually associated with the skin, saliva or urine of cats. Cats frequently l**k themselves which results in saliva sticking to the fur. Thus a person allergic to cats will often react to the fur even if it is not attached to the animal. Frequent washing of the cat may reduce symptoms. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen. The specific symptoms that can result can vary considerably amongst patients e.g. skin and respiratory symptoms.

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