Some cats that rub against me give me hives, as do some other things - like my brother's aftershave when I was a kid - if he scratched his chin across my arm, I'd get hives. It's not unheard of.

I am an allergic asthmatic. If she's still having trouble breathing, and has used an inhaler, what kind? Do you have an Albuterol inhaler? What sometimes helps is breathing steam - so a hot cup of tea - she doesn't have to actually drink it, just breathe over it, can help.

Please, don't post a topic that says she's "like dieing" if she's just having a little allergy trouble. And anyone who is "like dieing" should go to the emergency room. If she doesn't have her medical card with her, they can still treat her and get the information afterwards. Asthma is nothing to joke about or kid about - people can die of asthma, it happens sadly often.

The bathroom is often the most allergy-free zone in the house - not a lot of animal hair, no rugs to trap dust. If being by the AC isn't helping, try sitting on the edge of the tub with that cup of tea.