What is allergic asthma?
Allergic asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow when an allergen is inhaled. The most common causes of the reaction are pollen, fur, dander, mold.
The diagnosis is common in both children and adults. Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma. Statistically, 25 million people in the United States have asthma.
Typical symptoms include:
• Shortness of breath;
• Frequent coughing;
• Wheezing;
• A feeling of tightness in the chest;
• A stuffy nose;
• A runny nose;
• Itchy or watery eyes;
• An allergic rash.
You are at risk for allergic asthma if you have a family history of allergies or if you have asthma yourself.
Allergic asthma can be serious and can lead to a number of complications.
The most common complications are:
• Sleep disturbances;
• Missing work or school because of illness;
• Not being able to exercise or do physical activities;
• Not being able to participate in social activities that require long walks or are outdoors;
• Hospitalization;
• Frequent illness.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21461-allergic-asthma
