I have what is known as a cat allergy.  Basically, I have a bad reaction to cats.
I have never heard of that what are the symptoms apart from bad reactions to cats
For men, as well as a lot of people, it is coughing, itching, watering eyes, and sneezing.
When was this first noticed in history?
You know, I really am not sure.  I know that some people have severe cases, in which their airway closes up and they have to go to the ER.
How can this be treated
Asthma
Asthma is a common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and easily triggered bronchospasms. Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These may occur a few times a day or a few times per week. Depending on the person, they may become worse at night or with exercise.
Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors
Allergy to cats
Cat allergy in humans is an allergic reaction to one or more allergens produced by cats. The most common of these allergens are the glycoprotein Fel d 1, secreted by the cat's sebaceous glands and Fel d 4, which is expressed in saliva. An allergic reaction is a histamine reaction that is usually characterized by coughing, wheezing, chest tightening, itching, nasal congestion, rash, watering eyes, sneezing, chapped lips, and similar symptoms. In some severe cases, reactions may progress rapidly to