ALLERGIES
Allergies are a number of conditions like allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, allergic dermatitis, urticaria caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment or in food that usually causes little problem in most people. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash on skin, runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling.
Common allergens are pollen and food that leads to frequent allergies. Metals and other substances may also cause allergies. Food, insect stings, and medications are common causes of severe allergic reactions. Allergic reaction development is due to both genetic and environmental factors.
ASTHMA
Asthma is due to respiratory congestion causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes (Air passages).
If patient frequently experience shortness of breath or a whistling or wheezy sound heard from chest while breathing breathe, patient is said to be asthmatic. Asthma is a chronic condition occurs, If people with asthma are exposed to a substance to which they are sensitive that changes their regular breathing patterns, the symptoms of asthma can become more severe. There are two types of asthma: allergic (caused by exposure to an allergen) and non-allergic (caused by stress, exercise, illnesses like a cold or the flu, or exposure to extreme weather, irritants in the air or some medications).
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Causes of asthma
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Outdoor allergens like such as smoke, chemical fumes and strong odours, pollens from grass, trees and weeds, Indoor allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites and mould, some drugs and food additives. Weather conditions, such as cold air or extremely dry, wet or windy weather may are also causative factors of asthma.
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Psychological factors particularly emotional stress.
Asthma Symptoms
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​Coughing
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Shortness of breath
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Chest tightness/Congestion
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Wheezing
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Increased respiration rate
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Rapid pulse rate
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Sweating
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Inability to speak in one breath
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Restlessness and anxiety