Allergies and Asthma

A large number of asthma sufferers are "allergic asthmatics", meaning that their asthma attacks are triggered by an allergic reaction to something. The most common allergens that trigger asthma attacks in patients are pollen, house dust mites, mould and dander (which is like dandruff) shed by domesticated animals.

In a non-asthma sufferer, exposure to one of these allergens will cause a reaction normally involving sneezing, itchiness, red and watery eyes and possibly coughing. In the asthmatic, these symptoms are accompanied by shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

In a person whose allergies are especially severe, contact with a trigger allergen can lead to an asthma attack.

As with other types of asthma, there is much that the patient can do to minimise the possibility of their home and work environments triggering an attack.

Allergies to pet dander, for example, can be controlled by either not having pets or choosing breeds of cat or dog which produce lower levels of allergen. Allergies to pollen can be minimised by changing the type of plant species in the garden.

Generally the cleaner a house is kept the lesser chance of allergies occurring, so regular dusting and vacuuming with specialised equipment designed to filter out allergens can make a huge difference. And of course use of asthma medication under the strict guidance of a doctor is the most effective way to avoid complications occurring.


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