What Is an Allergy?
Allergy
is an adverse response of the immune system towards harmless substances such as
pollen in the nose, lungs, and eyes, although your immune system will continue
to protect you from bacteria and viruses.
What Is Allergic Asthma?
There
are several types of allergies such as asthma allergy, skin allergy, and more.
Allergy asthma occurs as a result of the airways sensitivity to some allergens.
The immune system reacts to this allergy, tightening your airways which leads
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• A cough
• Wheeze
• Be short of breath
• Breathe quickly
• Feel your chest get tight
Causes
• Windblown pollen from trees, grasses, and
weeds
• Mold spores and fragments
• Animal dander (from hair, skin, or
feathers) and saliva
• Dust mite feces
• Cockroach feces
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Type of Treatment
for Asthma Allergy
Inhaled
corticosteroids
These
are the most important therapies for allergic asthma.
Leukotriene
receptor antagonists.
These
drugs have the ability to stop inflammation causing chemical released by the
immune system.
Short-acting
beta agonists
These
are inhalers used by asthmatics, it is also called rescue medication because it
quickly revives its victim from attacks or symptoms.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines
hinder the production of chemical histamine by the immune system, this chemical
is an actual trigger of allergic reactions.
Omalizumab (Xolair)
This
drug is specially made for allergic asthma, it attaches itself to the
immunoglobulin, an antibody produced in response to an allergen.
Allergy shots
Allergy
shots I used majorly for mild allergic asthma. A skin test is required to know
the kind of allergens, for proper skin allergy treatment.
Oral corticosteroids
Oral
corticosteroids are used mostly when there is a serious asthma attack.
Theophylline
This
drug is used for allergic asthma and also as a relief of symptoms such as
coughing at night.
Long-acting beta agonists
This
medication can be effective for up to 12 hours, it is better than rescue
medication that lasts for a short while.
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