Even though allergies and asthma are separate health issues, their symptoms can overlap. To make matters more confusing, sometimes allergies can trigger asthma attacks, too. Defined as "allergic asthma," this condition currently affects over 2.5...
Allergies and asthma are two common childhood disorders. They are both conditions that are mediated by the immune system, and allergies can trigger asthma in many children. Asthma, according to the American Lung Association, is one of the primary...
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), allergies that never go away may be caused by a mold allergy. Mold spores are everywhere. Some mold is obvious because it's visible while other forms of mold are airborne, unseen....
Often, asthma and allergies go hand in hand. Exposure to dust, dander, pollen and other allergens leads to the release of histamine and other mediators of the allergic response. This causes the sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and other symptoms...
When the immune system reacts atypically to harmless substances, allergies and asthmatic symptoms may result, according to MayoClinic.com. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, dry throat and mouth, runny eyes and nose, and congestion in the...
The teen years can be tough under normal circumstances. For teens with asthma and allergies, it can be tougher. Approximately 10 million children and adults in the United States have asthma symptoms triggered by allergies, according to the website...
One of the integral components in the management of asthma in children is control of allergies. Asthma, a condition of chronic lung inflammation of the airways and surrounding tissues, causes symtpoms such as intermittent episodes of cough,...
During an asthma attack, bronchial airways tighten causing airflow depletion characterized by wheezing, chest tightness and coughing says MedlinePlus. Airways of asthmatics are extremely sensitive due to the swelling and tenderness of the...
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute defines asthma as a long-term lung disease characterized by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The disease affects almost 22 million people in the United States, 6 million of them children. A...
Asthma and allergies sometimes flare up in response to the same triggers. Allergens and environmental pollutants can create powerful biochemical reactions within your body, causing wheezing, sneezing and general misery. So common wisdom says...
Watching your child struggle to breathe is a frightening event for parents. Allergies, asthma and acid reflux can all cause similar respiratory symptoms in toddlers. All require different treatments, however, so it's important to determine the...
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the lungs and airways and causes severe difficulty breathing. Estimates provided by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America indicate that of the 20 million people in the United States...
An egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies among children, according to MayoClinic.com. Egg allergy symptoms typically occur in a few minutes to a few hours after consuming egg products. A common symptom of an egg allergy is asthma....
An allergy is the result of the immune system overreacting to a foreign substance in the body. People without allergies may be exposed to pollen, dust, certain foods or animal dander with no ill effects. In people with allergies, the body sees...
The most common form of asthma is allergic asthma, which affects more than 10 million people in the United States, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allergic asthma is an allergic condition that causes asthmatic symptoms...
According to the results of two studies researched by Dr. Athos Bousvaros with Children's Hospital in Boston, taking probiotics may have a beneficial effect on relieving the symptoms of asthma, allergies and eczema. Dr. Nicholas Perricone in his...
Allergy-related asthma is the most common type of asthma in the United States, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allergy-related asthma is caused by airborne allergens that are inhaled into the lungs. The airborne...
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs characterized by a periodical narrowing or constriction of the airways. During an asthmatic episode, sufferers will often experience a tightness in the chest accompanied by wheezing, coughing...
Food allergies and asthma are connected to food. One of the most common symptoms resulting from eating a food you're allergic to is asthma-like symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Dr. William Sears and Martha Sears, R.N.,...
Childhood asthma and allergies are both examples of hypersensitive immune systems. The body's immune system is designed to help protect against infections and foreign objects. In the case of patients with allergies and/or asthma, the immune system...
Though allergies and asthma can have similar symptoms, these conditions are distinct in many ways. Asthma is a chronic obstructive respiratory disease in which the lining of the airways in the lungs becomes swollen and secretes mucus. This leads...
In about 10 million people, the substances that trigger the symptoms of allergy also cause asthma. In response to an allergy, the immune system releases chemicals in the lungs that cause the bronchial tissues to inflame, the airway muscles to...
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that can be treated and controlled, but not cured. The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) notes that 1 in 15 Americans suffers from asthma and it is the third most common cause of hospitalization...
Asthma is a condition that is marked by inflammation of the airways. This inflammation causes swelling around the airways, making it harder for air to get in and out of the lungs. One of the most common forms of asthma is allergy-induced asthma,...
Allergies occur when you have an oversensitive immune system. Most people have chronic allergies, but in some cases, an allergic reaction is an isolated event. When your body encounters an unknown substance, you begin to release histamine, a type...
Asthma is a lung disease where inflammation and mucus causes obstruction of the airways. An allergy is an inappropriate response by the body's own immune system to a normally benign substance, resulting in symptoms such as wheezing, stuffy nose,...
Asthma induced by nasal allergies is the result of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Nasal allergies, or hay fever, are caused by airborne substances, such as pollen, dust mites,...
Allergy-related asthma can be difficult to handle for both adults and children, especially with extensive medication and other treatments. When certain allergens are not avoidable, it is important to have the option to use non-traditional...
Children with a family history of asthma or allergies are more likely to develop one or both of the conditions. In fact, it is common for asthma and allergy symptoms to develop concurrently in children, according to the American College of...
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