How to Get Rid of Cat Allergies Naturally

How to Get Rid of Cat Allergies Naturally

If your body overreacts when exposed to cat dander, a naturopathic doctor can help you with a customized treatment plan. Dr. Cutler will conduct thorough testing to determine whether you have other allergies in addition to cats, your nutritional health, and other factors. Treatment of allergies focuses on two strategies:

Avoiding Exposure

You may not realize all the ways you can be exposed to your allergen. Even with no cats in sight, you can react to cat dander left on surfaces or another person’s clothing. While you may be unable to avoid all exposures, steps like avoiding physical contact with cat-exposed objects or people can help. Dr. Cutler may also recommend air purification for your home, work area, and wherever you spend time indoors. Taking off your shoes when entering the house can prevent people from bringing in allergens from outside. 

Regulating the Immune System

For the times when you cannot avoid exposure, naturopathic treatment can decrease the overreaction from your immune systems to relieve your symptoms. Allergy symptoms often result from inflammation caused by the body’s attempts to eliminate the invader. Calming this inflammatory reaction eases symptoms. Nutritional supplements and homeopathic treatments can effectively alleviate the immune response. 

What are the Benefits of Natural Cat Allergy Treatment?

A conventional medical doctor will usually recommend medications such as antihistamines for your allergies. While these medications suppress your symptoms, they can have unpleasant side effects. Fortunately, you can manage your allergy symptoms without drugs. Naturopathic physicians manage cat allergies naturally, so you achieve symptom relief without side effects. Managing your allergies may even improve your overall health and wellness.