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I have allergies to cats and dust such usally result in coughing I have an inhaler I use but I have recently visted family that lives with four cats for about a week and yesterday I went the emergency room because of horrible uncontrollable coughing. It worked for a while but I am home now and it started up again. What do I do?
There are things which can be done to prevent your attacks:
* Identify your triggers and take steps to avoid them
* Stay Away From Allergens
* Avoid Smoke of Any Type
* Prevent Colds
* Allergy-Proof Your Home
* Get Your Vaccinations
* Consider Immunotherapy Allergy Shots
* Take medications as prescribed.
If you feel any difficulty in breathing any time during the day or night immediately take your dose of emergency inhaler and seek medical help as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
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How Can Allergic Coughing Be Treated?
Hi, There are things which can be done to prevent your attacks: * Identify your triggers and take steps to avoid them * Stay Away From Allergens * Avoid Smoke of Any Type * Prevent Colds * Allergy-Proof Your Home * Get Your Vaccinations * Consider Immunotherapy Allergy Shots * Take medications as prescribed. If you feel any difficulty in breathing any time during the day or night immediately take your dose of emergency inhaler and seek medical help as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician