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Kids aren\u2019t the only ones who will be enjoying Halloween celebrations this month. Over the years, the holiday has increasingly tempted adults to get into the spirit. We now spend more on Halloween than any other holiday, except Christmas. Here at AirMD, our indoor air quality tests, mold inspections and our allergy testing – from Austin to West Palm Beach – are firmly rooted in science, but that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t have a little fun with Halloween with its myths and superstitions. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re among the many who will be decorating your home or office for Halloween, there\u2019s a good chance that the image of a black cat might pop up somewhere. According to the Billings Animal Family Hospital<\/a>, \u201cIn the Middle Ages, it was a commonly held belief that witches could disguise themselves as black cats and these dark felines became associated with witchcraft.\u201d<\/p>\n

Black Cats Are Nothing to Sneeze At<\/h3>\n

The truth is that you don\u2019t need to be afraid of black cats \u2013 unless you\u2019re allergic to cats. And if that\u2019s the case, it doesn\u2019t matter if they\u2019re black, orange or polka dotted, you should avoid our furry feline friends. According to WebMD<\/a>, \u201cAbout 10% of the U.S. population has pet allergies<\/a> and cats are among the most common culprits. Cat allergies are twice as common as dog allergies<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cat Allergy Symptoms<\/h3>\n

The health experts at WebMD report that the symptoms of cat allergies can include:<\/p>\n