Winter Allergic Asthma Challenges

Dealing with Seasonal Allergic Asthma You may not think of winter as being a season for allergic asthma, but it all depends on what your particular allergy and asthma triggers are. There are definitely certain allergens, as well as irritants, that are more likely to present problems during the winter months, when colder weather forces you to be cooped up indoors for more hours each day. And, before you know it, you’re dealing with sneezing, wheezing and coughing once again. Common winter allergy and asthma symptoms can include: Sneezing Nasal stuffiness Runny nose Itchy, watery, burning eyes…

Allergy

Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually causes little or no problem in most people.[1] These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis.[2] Symptoms may includered eyes, an itchy rash, runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling.[3]Food intolerances and food poisoning are separate conditions.[4][5] Common allergens include pollen and certain food. Metals and other substances may also cause problems.[1] Food, insect stings, and medications are common causes of severe reactions. Their development is due to both genetic and environmental factors.[6] The underlying mechanism involves immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE), part of the body’s immune…