This article is contributed by guest author Mark Johnson (Clean Air Expert at By Purify)

How to Effectively Cope with Cat Allergies

Are you allergic to cats? This may seem like a silly question, but the prevalence of cat allergies is on the rise. Cats are adorable animals. They have a special place in many families, but they can cause some serious health problems when it comes to allergies. When you’re allergic to cats, it can be a challenge to cope.

You may need to make some changes in your life and home if you want to live comfortably with a cat allergy. In this post, Mark Johnson, clean air & environment expert at By Purify, will go over some ways that can help you cope with your allergies.

Tips to Help You Cope with Cat Allergies

If you have cat allergies, then it can be difficult to live in a house with cats. Not only are there the sneezing and sniffling symptoms that come from living with an animal who has dander, but also the constant worry of being exposed to allergens.

If you’re tired of all this stress, then consider these tips for coping with your cat allergy!

1. Maintain a Pet-Free Bedroom

A pet-free room seems like an easy place to start when it comes to creating this type of atmosphere. Pets can cause allergies, so keeping them out will keep allergens down, which means less sniffling or sneezing or coughing for you.

Keep some cleaners on hand just in case your cat does come into contact with your room while spending time with them, but make sure the cleaners are allergen free too.

2. Invest in a High-Quality Air Purifier

If you suffer from allergies to cats and are looking for a solution, consider getting an air purifier that contains a HEPA Filter. These filters trap the tiny particles of dust in your home before they can make their way into your nose or throat area where it would trigger allergic reactions such as sneezing and watery eyes.

They’re also great because they reduce airborne allergens like dust mites as well. In addition to filtering out pet-related allergy triggers from being breathed into your lungs on every breath you take, these types of filters will help with asthma symptoms too.

3. Always Vacuum

Vacuuming is a simple way to avoid allergies from cats. If you are allergic, it can be difficult for your sinuses to fight back if there’s an onslaught of cat hair and droppings in the air.

The easiest thing that anyone with allergy-prone asthma or any other respiratory ailment could do would be vacuuming their floors daily because this will this prevent allergen build-up.

4. Medication Intake

Antihistamines, which are over-the-counter allergy drugs, can assist with minor allergy symptoms like nasal congestion and itchy eyes, but they won’t help with asthma-like symptoms like wheezing and chest tightness.

If you think you’d benefit from allergy medication, go to your health care physician or an allergist.

5. Consider Allergy Shots

If you know you’ll be around pets for a long time, allergy injections might be a good idea. Allergy vaccinations are another name for these doses. Allergy shots aid in the development of protective antibodies, preventing allergic reactions when exposed to an allergen.

Allergy shots, on the other hand, necessitate patience. It can take nearly a year of weekly injections to transition to monthly maintenance dosages, and another 3 to 5 years of monthly shots before you no longer have allergy symptoms and no longer require medicine.

Summary

If you’re a cat owner with allergies, it’s important to be aware of the signs your body gives off and how to avoid eliciting these allergic reactions. The more you know about your allergies and the way they manifest, the better equipped you’ll be to avoid them.

It is important to remember that there are many ways you can keep your allergies under control. The most effective way to cope with cat allergies is by taking some of the precautions that we’ve recommended in this post, but also keep a few things in mind when it comes to your daily life.