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Are Headache and Blurred Vision Symptoms of Mild Cat Allergies?

It is not uncommon to be mildly allergic to cat dander, especially if you are prone to other pet allergies. Pet allergies can cause a variety of symptoms, but can be relieved easily by avoiding cats and taking over-the-counter allergy medications.

  1. Symptoms

    • Symptoms of mild cat allergies can include headaches and blurry vision due to clogged sinuses and swollen or tearing eyes. Other symptoms include itchy eyes, itchy nose, throat swelling and sneezing.

    Over-the-Counter Treatment

    • Over-the-counter treatment for mild cat allergies include antihistamines like Benadryl, or allergy relief medicine like over-the-counter Zyrtec.

    Prescription Treatment

    • Prescription treatment for mild cat allergies includes Claritin and Allegra. These medications can be prescribed by your doctor if she determines you do have cat allergies.

    Alternatives

    • If you do not want to take prescription or over-the-counter allergy medication, you can avoid cats as much as possible and try to take a homeopathic allergy remedy like BioAllers.

    Other Causes

    • Other causes of headache and blurred vision symptoms could be migraines, food allergies, mold or pollen allergies or stroke, so see a doctor or go to the hospital immediately if these symptoms become severe.

    Warnings

    • If your cat allergies, headache or blurred vision symptoms are affecting your daily life, see a doctor or go to the hospital to determine if you have a more serious condition.

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