Well, wait and see what the tests show. I had eczema once, but didn't know it was an allergic reaction to anything.
As for what your husband said - the words sound cruel, yes, but I am sure he is upset about everything too, and maybe that's why he reacted as he did.
Glad that Payton is going to your mom. And maybe Sammy will be able to stay with you.
I did develop a slight chronic sniffle when I got my first medium-length hair cat a few months ago. I just bought a Bionaire ionizing air filter - was only about $50 CDN. These work well on many things, including cat dander.
Really helped my sniffle. Usually cat allergies are to the dander.
Ask your doctor - nice ionized air would be great for your human cutie-pie anyway!
HUGS and GOOD LUCK
Catty1
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