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Wed, Aug-09-06, 06:15
Hi there,
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It is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lung airways.
It's symptoms are made worse by exposure to an allergen
(e.g., dust, mold, pollen, dust mite allergens and animal
dander) to which the patient has been sensitized. A simple
sneeze could trigger allergic asthma or a simple cough could
lead to that as well.
What are the symptoms of allergic asthma?
The symptoms of allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same.
They include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or rapid
breathing, and chest tightness. These symptoms are often
provoked by an identifiable trigger.
What factors can cause or trigger allergic asthma?
A family history of allergies is the most important predictor
of whether a person will develop asthma. Environmental
substances (allergens) can trigger an exacerbation - or attack
- in patients with allergic asthma.
The allergens include tree, grass, and weed pollen, plus
molds, animal dander, dust mites and cockroach droppings.
Asthma attacks can also be triggered by viral infections,
exercise, cold air and non-specific irritants.
How many people suffer from allergic asthma?
Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma. According
to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, of
the 17 million asthma sufferers in the United States, 10
million (approximately 60 percent) have allergic asthma. Three
million are children and 7 million are adults.
What is the relationship between allergies and allergic
asthma?
Most people with asthma also suffer from other allergic
disorders. In fact, research from the World Health
Organization (WHO) shows that at least 70 percent of
asthmatics also suffer from allergic rhinitis or "hay fever."
Nasal allergies and allergic asthma are both triggered by
exposure to allergens, initiating a series of events that
result in tightening of the airways, swelling of the lining of
the airways, nose and eyes, and mucus production.
What is IgE and why is it important in allergic asthma?
IgE (Immunoglobulin E) is an antibody in the human immune
system that plays a critical role in the allergic process.
When an individual is sensitized to an allergen, he or she
produces an IgE antibody directed against that allergen. The
IgE antibody attaches to mast cells.
When the individual is exposed to that same allergen again,
the allergen binds to the IgE on the mast cell causing it to
release substances such as histamine, prostaglandins and
leukotrienes, which cause symptoms such as chest tightness,
coughing and wheezing.
What treatments are available for people suffering from
allergic asthma?
It is important for people with asthma to seek treatment.
First, patients are evaluated to identify their specific
allergic triggers and a program of allergen avoidance is
recommended.
Asthma is treated with medications including anti-inflammatory
agents, such as corticosteroids and anti-leukotrienes that
decrease inflammation in the lungs, and bronchodilators used
for relief of symptoms.
Allergen immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, is a
program of injections that reduces allergic sensitization.
A new drug currently under review by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), known as anti-IgE, concentrates on
short-circuiting the allergic reaction in the body before it
even begins.
Anti-IgE therapy stops the allergic reaction before it
starts, allowing the patient to avoid allergy symptoms that
often trigger an asthma attack or lead to the development of
asthma attacks.
Researchers are looking for targets for new forms of
treatment. Future therapies may focus on cytokines, substances
that maintain the chronic inflammation responsible for asthma.
Other research may also lead to the development of new
anti-inflammatory drugs, which may retain the
anti-inflammatory effects of corticosteroids but cause fewer
systemic side effects.
As the more and more developing countries are emerging, more
and more air pollution is arising, whether asthma or allergic
asthma, the number of people having is rising.
They could have acquired this chronic illness rather than
having it genetically as the environment is getting more and
more dirtier.
Thanks for reading...
Regards, Eddy K WW
----------------------------------------------------
Who else wants to have an asthma-free life? You want? Go
to: http://www.uniqueasthmatreatmentsecrets.com to get your
free report.
I am new to this newsgroup and would like to contribute a free
article for the members here.
It is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lung airways.
It's symptoms are made worse by exposure to an allergen
(e.g., dust, mold, pollen, dust mite allergens and animal
dander) to which the patient has been sensitized. A simple
sneeze could trigger allergic asthma or a simple cough could
lead to that as well.
What are the symptoms of allergic asthma?
The symptoms of allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same.
They include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or rapid
breathing, and chest tightness. These symptoms are often
provoked by an identifiable trigger.
What factors can cause or trigger allergic asthma?
A family history of allergies is the most important predictor
of whether a person will develop asthma. Environmental
substances (allergens) can trigger an exacerbation - or attack
- in patients with allergic asthma.
The allergens include tree, grass, and weed pollen, plus
molds, animal dander, dust mites and cockroach droppings.
Asthma attacks can also be triggered by viral infections,
exercise, cold air and non-specific irritants.
How many people suffer from allergic asthma?
Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma. According
to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, of
the 17 million asthma sufferers in the United States, 10
million (approximately 60 percent) have allergic asthma. Three
million are children and 7 million are adults.
What is the relationship between allergies and allergic
asthma?
Most people with asthma also suffer from other allergic
disorders. In fact, research from the World Health
Organization (WHO) shows that at least 70 percent of
asthmatics also suffer from allergic rhinitis or "hay fever."
Nasal allergies and allergic asthma are both triggered by
exposure to allergens, initiating a series of events that
result in tightening of the airways, swelling of the lining of
the airways, nose and eyes, and mucus production.
What is IgE and why is it important in allergic asthma?
IgE (Immunoglobulin E) is an antibody in the human immune
system that plays a critical role in the allergic process.
When an individual is sensitized to an allergen, he or she
produces an IgE antibody directed against that allergen. The
IgE antibody attaches to mast cells.
When the individual is exposed to that same allergen again,
the allergen binds to the IgE on the mast cell causing it to
release substances such as histamine, prostaglandins and
leukotrienes, which cause symptoms such as chest tightness,
coughing and wheezing.
What treatments are available for people suffering from
allergic asthma?
It is important for people with asthma to seek treatment.
First, patients are evaluated to identify their specific
allergic triggers and a program of allergen avoidance is
recommended.
Asthma is treated with medications including anti-inflammatory
agents, such as corticosteroids and anti-leukotrienes that
decrease inflammation in the lungs, and bronchodilators used
for relief of symptoms.
Allergen immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, is a
program of injections that reduces allergic sensitization.
A new drug currently under review by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), known as anti-IgE, concentrates on
short-circuiting the allergic reaction in the body before it
even begins.
Anti-IgE therapy stops the allergic reaction before it
starts, allowing the patient to avoid allergy symptoms that
often trigger an asthma attack or lead to the development of
asthma attacks.
Researchers are looking for targets for new forms of
treatment. Future therapies may focus on cytokines, substances
that maintain the chronic inflammation responsible for asthma.
Other research may also lead to the development of new
anti-inflammatory drugs, which may retain the
anti-inflammatory effects of corticosteroids but cause fewer
systemic side effects.
As the more and more developing countries are emerging, more
and more air pollution is arising, whether asthma or allergic
asthma, the number of people having is rising.
They could have acquired this chronic illness rather than
having it genetically as the environment is getting more and
more dirtier.
Thanks for reading...
Regards, Eddy K WW
----------------------------------------------------
Who else wants to have an asthma-free life? You want? Go
to: http://www.uniqueasthmatreatmentsecrets.com to get your
free report.