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Could the kitten allergies present in my family also impact me?
Query: Hi doctor, I am thinking about getting a kitten, my father and brother are allergic to it. So, it will be kept in the upper room. I want to know if I have the same allergies. During my college days, I have spent six years with cats, never touched them but you could see them walking around, some eve... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Allergy can run in families, you have a chance of being allergic as your father and brother are allergic to cats but not a must. Being close to cats in the past for many years is a good indicator that you might not be allergic to cats but still allergy can develop at a... Read Full »
I have inflammation on my face after a dog bite. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, 40 days back while I was walking on the road and unaware of a sleeping dog beside me I stepped on it and it had bitten me. After, reaching my home after 15 minutes I washed my leg and I have not found any blood wound but firing type feeling was there and later I met one physician docto... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it seems like the dog just brushed against your leg. If so, then it is a category 1 wound and requires no vaccination other than local wound cleaning with soap and water. However, if there was a visible scratch (even without bleeding) then it is categor... Read Full »
What are the methods of getting rid of dog allergens from home?
Query: Hi doctor, I and my family would like to get a dog. However, our landlord does not want us to because her son is very allergic to dogs (he gets asthma attacks) and he possibly wants to move into the house one day. So I understand that she does not want to take any risks. Because of that, I was wonde... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Animal dander can remain inside the house for long durations even after the animal has gone. It may stick to curtains, carpets, clothes, and furnishings. It may be impossible to completely remove the dander to make it entirely safe for an allergic person to live witho... Read Full »
I am seven months pregnant and have got a tick bite. What precautions should I take?
Query: Hello doctor, I am seven months pregnant and I have got a tick bite. I also have a pet dog who bites me, but he is fully vaccinated. What precautions should I take? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. However, I suggest you stay away from animals for the next two to three months and take the tetanus toxoid (consult a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, and take medications with their consent). Read Full »