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 
I do not know.  I know that if I am around cats for a long time, I feel like I have asthma, and I start wheezing and get chest tightness