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if it's directly related to the cats. 90% of all "cat" allergies are from the dander (essentially similar to our own dandruff) on the cat. If you eliminate the dander, it will get rid of the allergy. However, most of the time, people can't or don't want to go to any measures to do that. It's also why some cat lovers choose the Sphinx breed (the hairless ones) for pets, because they don't shed and create more dander.
Your absolute best bet is a three fold process. First, try to eliminate cat hair shedding as much as possible. This might mean restricting the kits on where they can sleep, or making special spots for them of their own, and making sure they stay in those spaces. The second part is to get them to a groomer for a good bath and a brushout. This will control the dandruff right from its source. The third part of the process is actually optional--see if the first two measures work, and if they do, you won't need the third step. However, if there is still some lingering of the effects of the dander, talk with your regular doctor on what allergy medications might help you. Most of them will be happy to suggest something.
Now, there is also the possibility that there are other, underlying causes of the allergy flare-ups. Dust? Pollen? Mold or mildew? Many people have a major problem with dust, and don't know it. You can help fight that particular problem directly by getting a mattress cover which filters out dust and other pollutants and allergy agonists. And dusting at least once a week, if not more, can certainly be a beneficial chore.
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