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This is a scholarly Journal Article. Published in February of 2021. It was published by Wiley. The title of the article is "Childhood food allergy and food allergen sensitization are associated with adult airways disease: A birth cohort study"

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Food Allergy/Allergic Airway Inflammation on Mice

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Food Allergy/Allergic Airway Inflammation on Mice

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This is a Scholarly Journal. It was published on July 30th 2020.The publisher is the British Society for Immunology. The title is "Food allergy promotes a TH2/Th17 response that drives house dust mite-induced allergic airway inflammation in humanized mice."

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This is a popular source. It was published on November 1st 2023. It was Published by My Food Allergy Team. The Title is "Do food allergies lead to asthma? Understanding the connection."

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Joan Grossman, Maria Lolou, MyFoodAllergyTeam

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Do Food Allergies Lead to Asthma? Understanding the Connection | MyFoodAllergyTeam

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If your child has food allergies, you know it can be tough to keep them safe and healthy. If they develop asthma as well, even more vigilance may be requir

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This is a scholarly journal. Published in 2022. This was Published by Wiley. The Title is "Transitions between alternating childhood allergy sensitization and current asthma states: A retrospective cohort analysis."

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This is a popular article. Published on February 4th 2025. This was published by the Mayo Clinic (where my own allergist graduated from) the title is "Allergies and Asthma they often occur together."

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Allergies and asthma: They often occur together

Allergies and asthma: A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the connection, and what you can do to prevent attacks and manage symptoms.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
You may wonder what allergies and asthma have in common besides making you miserable. A lot, as it turns out. Allergies and asthma often occur together.

The same substances that trigger your hay fever (allergic rhinitis) symptoms, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander, may also cause asthma signs and symptoms. In some people, skin or food allergies can cause asthma symptoms. This is called allergic asthma or allergy-induced asthma.

James T C Li, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic allergy specialist, answers questions about the link between allergies and asthma.

How does an allergic reaction cause asthma symptoms?

An allergic response occurs when immune system proteins (antibodies) mistakenly identify a harmless substance, such as tree pollen, as an invader. In an attempt to protect your body from the substance, antibodies bind to the allergen.

The chemicals released by your immune system lead to allergy signs and symptoms, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes or skin reactions. For some people, this same reaction also affects the lungs and airways, leading to asthma symptoms.

Are allergies and asthma treated differently?

Most treatments are designed to treat either asthma or allergic rhinitis. But a few treatments help with both conditions. Some examples:

Leukotriene modifier. This type of medication can ease both allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms. Called a leukotriene modifier, this daily pill helps control immune system chemicals released during an allergic reaction. Montelukast (Singulair) is the leukotriene modifier that can treat both asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Allergy shots (immunotherapy). Allergy shots can help treat asthma by gradually reducing your immune-system response to certain allergy triggers. Immunotherapy involves getting regular injections of a tiny amount of the allergens that trigger your symptoms.

Your immune system builds up a tolerance to the allergens over time, and your allergic reactions diminish. In turn, asthma symptoms decrease as well. This treatment generally requires regular injections over a period of time.

Anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) therapy. When you have an allergy, your immune system mistakenly identifies a specific substance as something harmful and releases antibodies, known as IgE, against the culprit allergen.

The next time you encounter that allergen, the IgE antibodies sense it and signal your immune system to release a chemical called histamine, as well as other chemicals, into your bloodstream. The medication omalizumab (Xolair) interferes with IgE in the body and helps prevent the allergic reaction that triggers asthma symptoms. This treatment is used for more severe allergic asthma, but it might also help allergic rhinitis.

You may need other medications to treat allergies or asthma, especially if your symptoms become severe at times. However, recognizing and avoiding the substances that trigger your symptoms is an important step you can take.

Who's at risk of allergic asthma?

A family history of allergies is a major risk factor for allergic asthma. Having hay fever or other allergies yourself also increases your risk of getting asthma.

Is all asthma caused by allergies?

Though allergic asthma is very common, there are other types of asthma with different kinds of triggers. For some people, asthma can be triggered by exercise, infections, cold air, gastroesophageal reflux disease or stress. Many people have more than one kind of asthma trigger.

Take charge: Get symptoms under control

Know the things that trigger your allergy and asthma symptoms and learn how to limit your exposure to them. Work with your doctor to find the best treatment to manage your symptoms, and check in with your doctor on a regular basis.

Because allergy and asthma symptoms can change over time, you may need to adjust your treatment accordingly. Learn the signs that your asthma may be flaring up - and know what to do when it does.

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Allergies and asthma: A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the connection, and what you can do to prevent attacks and manage symptoms. By Mayo Clinic Staff You may wonder what allergies and asthma have in common besides making you miserable. A lot, as it turns out. Allergies and asthma often occur together.

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This is a popular source. It was published on February 7th 2024. The publisher is the Cleveland Clinic. The Title is "Allergic Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Tests & Treatment"

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What causes allergic asthma?

The cause of asthma isn't known. However, for those with allergic asthma, the reason symptoms start is related to allergens. This is the main difference between allergic asthma and other types of asthma - allergens are inhaled and trigger asthma symptoms. When you experience severe asthma symptoms, it's called an asthma attack.

What are common allergens that can trigger allergic asthma?

Allergens can be found all around you. These can be in your indoor and outdoor environments. When you have allergic asthma, inhaling these allergens can set off (trigger) your symptoms. It's important to know what can trigger your asthma so that you can control your condition.

Possible allergens that can trigger allergic asthma can include:

Dander: This is skin flakes and it's usually from pets. Hair is often grouped with dander as a common allergen.

Pollen: A powdery substances, pollen comes from plants. The most common types of pollen that trigger allergic asthma are grass and weeds.

Mold: Typically found in places that hold moisture (basements), mold produces spores that get into the air and can trigger your asthma.

Dust mites: Very small and shaped like spiders, dust mites live in the soft surfaces of your home (carpets, soft furniture coverings and clothes). They eat skin flakes that you naturally shed all of the time. Both the mites themselves and their feces are allergens.

Cockroaches: These pests can be found in many homes and other buildings. Your asthma can be triggered by the feces, saliva and other body parts of the cockroaches.

Some people suffer from seasonal allergies. These are allergies that flare up at a certain time of year. This is often connected to spring because of the blooming of many plants. During this time of year, there is more pollen in the air than other seasons (fall or winter).

What are the symptoms of allergic asthma?

If you have allergic asthma, you may have many of the same symptoms you would experience with other types of asthma. These symptoms can include:

Feeling short of breath.

Coughing frequently, especially at night.

Wheezing (a whistling noise during breathing).

Experiencing chest tightness (feels like something is pressing or squeezing your chest).

These symptoms can be very intense during an asthma attack. Make sure you have a treatment plan in place if you have severe asthma symptoms - this plan often includes an inhaler (sometimes referred to as a rescue inhaler).

You can also experience symptoms more closely related to allergies. These are usually less intense than asthma symptoms and can happen when you're exposed to an allergen. These symptoms can include:

Does an asthma attack trigged by allergies feel different than a typical asthma attack?

When you have an asthma attack that's triggered by your allergies, it is a severe flair up of your asthma symptoms. During an asthma attack, your airways will tighten, making it difficult to breathe. You may also feel chest pressure, wheeze and cough. The symptoms of an allergic asthma attack are the same as an asthma attack caused by something else. The difference between the two is the cause of the asthma attack. When you experience severe asthma symptoms after breathing in an allergen, this is typically allergic asthma.

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Allergic Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Tests & Treatment

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Allergic asthma is a condition where allergies cause the respiratory condition asthma. This very common type of asthma can be triggered by pollen, dander or mold spores.

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Preventing Allergies and Asthma in Children

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Preventing Allergies and Asthma in Children

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This is a popular source. It was published on 1/10/24 by the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology. The title is "Prevention of allergies and asthma in children."

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Prevention of Allergies and Asthma in Children | AAAAI

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AAAAI, the experts in allergy and immunology, provide an overview on the prevention of allergies and asthma in children.

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This is a scholarly Journal Article. Published in 2016 by John Wiley and Sons. The full title is: "Pragmatic randomized controlled trial of an allergy intervention for children aged 6–16 with asthma and rhinitis in general practice"