Allergy Asthma
Allergy asthma is a
combination of suffering from both allergies and asthma. The equation
here is someone who is absolutely miserable. Most people don’t
realize that allergies can actually cause asthma. In fact 60% of those
who suffer from asthma have allergy related asthma, but most of them
aren’t aware of the link. 78% of those who suffer from hay fever
also suffer from asthma. Allergy asthma is the result of having
allergies that trigger an asthma attack because of the types of
allergens. These allergens are generally substances that are breathed
in. They include pet dander, dust mites, pollen, and mold. The cause
the airways to become inflamed resulting in an asthma attack.
It is logical then to conclude that doing all you can to remove the
allergens that trigger your allergies and to take your allergy
medications as directed with significantly reduce your chances of
having an asthma attack. Not only will it reduce the number of asthma
attacks you have but they will be less severe. It is not uncommon
for a person with allergy asthma to remove the allergen such as a dog
from their home and find their allergies and their asthma both went
away.
Keep in mind it can take weeks for you to feel better when removing an
allergen. Too often an individual will try to remove an allergy and
still feel bad the next day so they allow it back into their
environment. You need to give your body sufficient time to realize the
allergen has been removed as well as for all of the remaining traces of
it to be eliminated from your environment. Use a diary to keep track of
the allergen you removed and give it at least a month. Document each
day how you feel. List all of your allergy asthma symptoms and then
rate them each day with 1 being mild and 10 being severe.
Allergy asthma sufferers should follow the guidelines given by their
doctor or specialist because the two problems together can lead to
substantial health risks. Uncontrolled asthma can result in death in
some cases. Allergy asthma is commonly hereditary so pay special
attention to symptoms that appear to be present in an infant or toddler
as well. Children who suffer from allergy asthma are at risk of not
growing properly, not getting enough exercise, and missing a great deal
of school due to the allergy asthma symptoms.
While a doctor and specialist can prescribe medications to control your
allergies and other medications to control your asthma, it is important
that you do all you can to reduce your chances of allergy asthma flare
ups. This involves taking your medication as prescribed. Too often
people choose to only take it when they are having symptoms of an
allergy asthma attack. Prevention is the best line of defense.
Do your part to remove all the allergens from your environment that you
can. This will improve your overall health as well as reduce your
issues with asthma. Remember that allergy asthma isn’t curable
but it is treatable. You have the opportunity to be healthier and live
a better life if you are willing to do you part.
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