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Can Cat Allergens Be Effectively Removed From A House?
Question: I have bad allergies and get allergy shots. The allergy testing I had done said I have a mild cat allergy. I'm wondering if this means I shouldn't buy a house I like whose owners used to have a cat. I've never had an allergic reaction to cats but I've spent very little time with them. My dad had an extreme cat allergy. Can cat allergens effectively be removed/cleaned from a house? Should I just pass on this house?
Brief Answer:
Clean the house before entering in.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
According to the history you provide it is a light allergy from cats. I don't think this would be a problem for you to move to the new house.
Just keep in mind that you should definitely avoid cats contact. Before entering in the new house do a completely cleaning of it change the carpets and blankets too and I don't think you will have problems.
Hope to have been helpful for you.
Take care.
Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
Clean the house before entering in.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
According to the history you provide it is a light allergy from cats. I don't think this would be a problem for you to move to the new house.
Just keep in mind that you should definitely avoid cats contact. Before entering in the new house do a completely cleaning of it change the carpets and blankets too and I don't think you will have problems.
Hope to have been helpful for you.
Take care.
Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
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