Allergies and asthma can exist as unrelated conditions, but they often coexist as responses to the same triggers. To manage them, it is important to understand the symptoms of each and know when to seek treatment.
Allergies are a reaction to irritants such as pollen and dust. Common symptoms for mild and moderate allergies include itchy, watery eyes, a stuffy or runny nose, and even hives. Severe allergies, though, can trigger an asthma attack.
An asthma attack occurs when inflammation in the lungs causes mucus production and a narrowing of the passageways used to move air in and out of the body. When those passageways clamp shut they produce a wheezing sound similar to what you get if you purse your lips together and whistle. In addition to sever allergies, asthma attacks can be triggered by stress, exercise and illness.
Allergies and allergy-induced asthma are the result of an immune system that overreacts to irritants (i.e. allergens). When someone with allergies or allergy-induced asthma is exposed to an allergen, an immune response is triggered that the body is unable to turn off.
Proactive care is the key to avoiding attacks and preventing symptoms from getting worse over time. By identifying and blocking the triggers that cause the reaction, you may be able to prevent it from happening.
There are several ways to treat the various stages of allergies and asthma and prevent their







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