Allergic to cats in AL, what can I do?

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I was working LTC until I decided to go back to school. I am now working on the assisted living side of the same company. I was working on their assisted living dementia unit but now they are orienting me for the other unit where residents have cats and I think I am allergic. I have only been orienting once a day for 3 weeks leave there with a sore throat each time. I thought it was stress from school or maybe getting sick. But I think it is residents with the cats. I can't get tested right now because I have no insurance.

My boss is not the most receptive person. Can I just say that I am developing an allergy? Any advice?

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Quit or see your PCP about an antihystimine.

Hppy

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Are you on OTC allergy meds? Just asking, because I am allergic to cats and it works wonders.

I am allergic to cats and dogs. But, after awhile, my immune system gets used to them. I think less than 3 months.

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Thanks for help. I'm taking an OTC and it's kind of helping. I'll give it a few weeks or start wearing a mask.

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