Allergy Asthma » allergy symptoms http://understandingasthma.com Allergy Asthma Daily Bulletin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:47:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Allergic Asthma http://understandingasthma.com/allergic-asthma/ http://understandingasthma.com/allergic-asthma/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:46:18 +0000 admin http://understandingasthma.com/?p=6 Allergic asthma is the most widespread type of asthma, affecting children as well as adults and many times appearing as a consequence of allergy. Childhood asthma is associated with allergies in most of the cases, while adult asthma is associated with allergic reactions in half of the total cases of asthma. Allergy is defined as an exaggerated sensitivity of the human body to certain substances which are in fact harmless, but which are mistakenly considered as intruders, thus triggering an annihilation reaction from the immune system. One category of allergic reactions is the airway obstruction and inflammation. These reactions are reversible if appropriate anti allergic medication is taken by the patient. If we think that there are more than 2.5 million children suffering from allergic asthma, we can understand the real proportions of this plague of the modern civilization.

Difference Between Allergy and non-Allergic Asthma

Allergic asthma symptoms are similar to the non-allergy asthma ones. Both types of sufferers experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, sleep troubles. The early warning symptoms can be signs of frequent colds such as sneezing, sore throat, nasal congestion, running nose, or a permanent feeling of tiredness and bad mood. While both types of asthma manifest the same symptoms, the difference is made by the trigger of these symptoms. In case of allergic asthma, attacks are triggered by allergens such as pollens, pet dander, mold or dust. This is why all asthma sufferers need to be aware of their type of asthma, so they can apply preventive measures such as eating healthy foods and staying away from allergens. It is very important that allergic asthma sufferers try not to get in contact with the substances they are allergic to (allergens). These substances are easy to be determined by running some special tests, which any allergology lab can do.

Allergic Asthma Preventive Measures

If you’ve already been diagnosed with allery or allergic asthma, then you should also have a list of allergens you are sensitive to. It is not a joke, you need to stay away as much as you can from getting in contact with those allergens, if you want your allergic asthma not to bother you very often. Living a symptom-free life is possible in a big degree, but you need to understand how serious this allergic asthma issue has to be treated. Maybe this means that you’ll need to stay indoors in the days with high pollen activity, or maybe you won’t be allowed to eat strawberries again for the rest of your life. Understand that your lifestyle could change forever after you’ve found out that you suffer from allergy or allergic asthma.

]]> http://understandingasthma.com/allergic-asthma/feed/ 0 How Allergic Asthma Starts http://understandingasthma.com/how-allergic-asthma-starts/ http://understandingasthma.com/how-allergic-asthma-starts/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:08:29 +0000 admin http://understandingasthma.com/?p=52 Allergy affects three quarters of the population in developed countries. Although they may not have too much in common, fact is that many times allergies and asthma occur together, causing sufferers a double trouble. The allergic asthma mechanism can be described in simple words like that: the allergic response to the contact with an allergen will cause the body cells to release histamines, which are chemicals that have the role of defending the body from the intruders. Because of these histamines, the airways and nose linings start to swell. This inflammation makes the air passages constrict, thus preventing the air to enter the lungs in enough quantities.

Will Treating the Allergy Make Allergic Asthma Disappear?

Yes, the asthma symptoms can be perfectly kept under control if you take care of your allergies. If you’ve already suffered an allergic reaction thanks to getting in contact with an allergen, the allergy medication will only alleviate a bit the allergic asthma manifestations. However, if you manage to control your allergy, then your asthma is not going to bother you at all, because it is triggered only by allergic reactions. If you notice a relationship between your exposure to certain allergens and your airways behavior you definitely need to talk with your doctor about that. A life of avoidance can almost guarantee you that your allergic asthma will be fully controlled.

]]> http://understandingasthma.com/how-allergic-asthma-starts/feed/ 0