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Asthma and Allergic Reactions
This site focuses on
allergens that affect asthmatics. Although severe allergic reactions to
common occurrences, such as bee stings, can occur in many people, this
site reviews allergens from the perspective of asthmatics, concentrating
on those factors that can set off serious attacks and/or induce
anaphylactic shock.
While avoidance of the allergen is the best way to avoid allergic asthma
attacks, sometimes that's not possible. The
Asthma Treatment Tool
can help you and your doctor decide what treatment is appropriate for you.
The Link Between Allergies and Asthma
Asthma is a condition that often arises from allergies. More
specifically, the respiratory problems that arise during an asthma attack
usually occur because of a reaction to certain allergens, such as dust or
specific foods.
Of course, anyone can have allergic reactions without being asthmatic.
Conversely, not all asthma attacks are triggered by allergies. Stress, for
instance, is a prime example of a non-allergy asthma trigger.
According to Dr. Kimberly A. Loos, a general dental practitioner in San
Jose, California, "The dental office can be a common site for asthma
attacks . . . Psychological and physical stress can precipitate an
attack." But asthmatics who dread the mere thought of a visit to the
dentist can rest assured. Effective medication and stress management
techniques are available in the dentist's office for coping with
stress-induced asthma attacks.
Allergic Reactions to Food and the Severely Asthmatic
Most asthma sufferers are only too aware of the dangers lurking in
allergens such as dust mites and animal dander. What is not common
knowledge, however, is that food allergens are equally capable of
triggering a severe asthma attack, or even causing anaphylaxis.
What complicates diagnosis is the fact that food allergy symptoms do not
always develop immediately. Sometimes they become apparent only hours
after the exposure.
According to the allergy expert, D.G. Wraith, in the report,
Recognition of food allergenic patients and their allergens by the RAST
technique and clinical investigation, "Food allergy is a very
important cause of asthma, but it is often overlooked. It is important
because it may cause severe symptoms and asthma still has a high mortality
despite improvements in drug therapy."
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Asthma and Allergy-Induced Shortness of Breath
Asthma attacks are often triggered by allergens that are inhaled into
the airways. Allergens may cause inflammation and narrowing of the
bronchial tubes. The result is often shortness of breath, a feeling of
tightness in the chest, wheezing, and coughing. Check out our
Allergies and
Asthma site for more
information.
Shortness of breath and a feeling of tightness in the chest can also be
part of a more serious allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is relatively uncommon, but can quickly lead to
unconsciousness and death. Find out how it's treated at
Allergy
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