What Helps Allergy Asthma?

Asthma is a constriction of the airways which makes it difficult to breathe. Asthma can be triggered by allergies, especially to airborne substances such as pollen. Allergy-triggered asthma can be prevented and treated by addressing the allergy as well as the asthma symptoms.

Symptoms

• Asthma symptoms include wheezing, chest pain and shortness of breath. Allergy asthma is found in conjunction with nasal and respiratory allergy symptoms, such as nasal congestion.

Asthma Treatment

• The usual short-term treatment for asthma symptoms is a bronchodilator inhaler, which reduces inflammation in the airways within several minutes and lasts four to six hours.

Allergy Treatment

• Antihistamines can help reduce inflammation in airways caused by an allergic reaction. Use decongestants to open your nasal passages and make it easier to breathe.

Asthma Prevention

• Prevent allergy-triggered asthma through the use of maintenance medications, such as inhaled corticosteroids. Keep track of your symptoms using a peak-flow meter and see a doctor if the peak-flow drops below normal.

Allergy Prevention

• Try to keep your allergy symptoms under control. Prevent or reduce the allergy that triggers the asthma with medication such as daily antihistamines or allergy shots. Avoid exposure to the allergens if possible.