9 Ways To Fight Asthma And Allergies

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9 Ways To Fight Asthma And Allergies 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 to For more info visit Best Pulmonologist in India.

SYMPTOMS OF AN ASTHMA ATTACK •

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

9 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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