Detect and treat allergic asthma

What is allergic asthma?

Asthma is most commonly caused by allergies such as hay fever? therefore one speaks of allergic asthma. The mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes swells, mucus formation increases and the airways become narrower. It comes to coughing fits, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath. You can not cure allergic asthma yet ? Hyposensitization and drug treatment, however, can alleviate allergy symptoms.

Mostly allergic asthma starts in childhood or early adolescence, but even in adults it can still lead to allergic reactions. With around 70 percent of all cases, allergic asthma is the most common form of so-called bronchial asthma.



What causes allergic asthma?

In allergic asthma is the general cause as already described an allergy. In addition to hay fever, the following diseases can trigger asthma:

  • eczema
  • Animal hair allergy or cat allergy
  • House dust allergy
  • Insect venom allergy

Allergy tests show whether hypersensitivity exists.

Asthma? other causes

There is also a genetic factor ? if a family member is already an asthmatic, the chances of becoming ill are higher. Often, asthma develops after bronchitis, but environmental factors and exaggerated hygiene measures can be a trigger.



The special allergy case: allergic cold

Allergic colds and allergic asthma are also closely linked: the first may be the onset of asthma, as the allergic reaction of the mucous membranes in the nose can spread to the bronchi. Experts call this transition from the upper respiratory tract to the lower one "level change".

Asthma attack: What are the symptoms of allergic asthma?

During an asthma attack The following symptoms may occur:

  • Strong, attack-like irritable cough, but also coughing with sputum
  • Breathing sounds, z. B. Whistling while exhaling
  • Tightness in the chest
  • difficulty in breathing

Treatment: What helps with asthma?

As before, neither allergy nor asthma is completely curable. However, the symptoms can be alleviated by various methods. These include:



  • Drug therapies
  • Respiratory physiotherapy and breathing techniques
  • Move
  • smoking cessation
  • Weight reduction in overweight

You want to discuss asthma with others? On asthma-selbsthilfe.org you can find self-help groups, clubs, associations and foundations all over Germany.

Video tip: Cold allergy: So extremely reacts a 21-year-old to minus degrees

Detecting Allergy and Asthma Symptoms in Children -St. Louis Children's Hospital (March 2024).



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