Sneezing, especially soon after being around cats
Runny or stuffy nose
Itchy, red, or watery eyes
Coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath
Itchy skin, hives, or a rash after contact with a cat
Symptoms that get worse in homes with cats
Symptoms that improve when you leave the cat’s environment
Symptoms that appear after touching cat fur, saliva, or dander
Frequent throat irritation or postnasal drip around cats
Asthma symptoms that flare up around cats
A family history of allergies or asthma
Positive allergy test from a doctor
Symptoms that persist even with cleaning if a cat is present