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smith-j
#1 Posted : Friday, January 24, 2014 8:26:02 PM Quote
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Hi all.It has been quite a while since I was on here last. Mother in law has had to go into a home and is now quite poorly. We took delivery of a labrador puppy in September so life has been hectic. I hope the old RA is being kind to you all. Just a quick bit of advice as unable to get into doctors and appointments like gold dust. I have has a persistent cough and what I thought was about four separate nasty colds since September. The cough will not go away and now I am wondering if I am allergic to the dog? Looking on the internet it says if you have a low immune system (which I definitely do) then you can develop an allergic asthma. I know I need to see the doctor but wondered if anyone has anything similar?

Jackie xx
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Paul Barrett
#2 Posted : Friday, January 24, 2014 10:08:48 PM Quote
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Labs do tend to shed a lot of fur. My wife has developed a cough which we think may be an allergic reaction to ours. You could try some over the counter citerizine (anti-histamine) but it's really important you check with the pharmacist to make sure you have no contra-indications on your other meds.

If the anti-histamine helps you could ask your GP for a sensitivity test
Paul Barrett

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Little Miss Sunshine73
#3 Posted : Friday, January 24, 2014 11:22:23 PM Quote
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Hi Jackie,

We have a lab and he joined our family from the age of 8 weeks, he's nearly 2. I've not experienced any problems with my immune system but things can effect us all differently!

I hope you get to see your doctor BigGrin

Louise.
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Naomi1
#4 Posted : Saturday, January 25, 2014 11:25:52 PM Quote
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Are you on Mtx? That can cause lung problems as can RA itself so it's important you get to the root cause of your cough. xx
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