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Important Tips to Deal with Asthma Allergy

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Asthma allergy is the most prominent form of allergy today. Also, it can be inherited which means one can get it at a young age. The diagnosis process of asthma allergy is quite simple but for this, you have to visit a reputed allergy and asthma center . They have a team of asthma specialists who with the help of testing immediately determine if you do have asthma or just some of other kind of allergy. Symptoms of Asthma Allergy Fever Headache Chronic coughing Difficulty in breathing Scratchy or sore throat Rapid breathing or wheezing Itchy, watery eyes Continuous sneezing Chest pain or tightness Runny nose Restlessness Some of the above symptoms are also found in conditions like sinusitis, influenza and pulmonary disease, so make sure you see an Asthma Allergy Doctor for a more precise diagnosis. Because what you thought as an asthma allergy may turn out to be something else. An asthma allergy reaction can vary from mild to moderate and can be identified with ...
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Essential Information about Respiratory Infections and It’s Prevention

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Respiratory infections include the common cold, the flu, pneumonia and other infections. These common illnesses can disturb your lungs when you have asthma. They can cause inflammation. Also, lead to narrowing of your airways. These changes could trigger asthma symptoms . Certain triggers can make your asthma worse and increase your chances of having an asthma attack.  Here Are A Few Triggers That Can Cause An Asthma Attack:-- Exposure to airborne allergens like pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold can trigger an attack. Even food allergies can be responsible for the same. Intense exercise can also trigger asthma symptoms due to the increased breathing rate that brings dry air into your lungs leading to narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Extreme weather conditions can irritate your airways. Dry, cold air in the winter can also cause your airway to become narrow. If your occupation exposes you to heavy chemical fumes or dust, it could be...
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What is Adult Onset Asthma?

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Asthma is a disease of augmented receptiveness of the airways to various stimuli. Contraction of muscles around the airway and inflammation result in swelling of the lining and enhanced secretion of mucous. This causes difficulty in breathing and coughing. The most common causes of an asthma flare up are infection, exercise. Also, allergens and air pollution. Many people develop asthma during childhood but asthma symptoms  can occur at any time in life. People can develop asthma at age 50, 60, or even later. Adults who develop asthma are said to have adult onset asthma. How Does Adult Onset Asthma Differ From Childhood Asthma? Adults with newly diagnosed asthma generally have persistent symptoms unlike children who often experience intermittent asthma symptoms in response to allergy triggers or respiratory infections. What Causes Adults to Develop Asthma? Obesity appears to significantly increase the risk of developing asthma as an adult. Most of the ca...
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Can Allergies Cause Asthma?

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An individual may have asthma if they have allergies affecting the nose or eyes. Whatever causes an allergic reaction like pollen can also trigger asthma symptoms. How Can Allergies Make Asthma Worse? If you have allergies, your immune system reacts to an allergen just as an unwanted invader. The immune system produces an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE), to fight it off. Due to the combination of IgE with the allergen, a process releasing substances to protect the body starts. One of these is histamine. It causes allergic reactions that can affect the eyes, nose, throat and even lungs. As the airways in the lungs are affected, it can bring on symptoms of asthma such as coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing. The body recalls this reaction. Each time the allergen comes into contact with the body, the same thing can possibly happen. This is the reason why allergies can make it difficult for some people to keep their asthma under control. If you have asthma,...
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