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What Is The Link Between Allergies and Asthma?

Post author By Family Allergy Clinic
Post date January 15, 2025

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Allergies and asthma both have their roots in the substances that trigger their attacks; mainly: allergens, toxins, and particulates that cause allergic reactions and suppress the immune system.

Is There a Link Between Allergies, Asthma, and Cold/Flu?

Yes, cold and flu is also closely related to allergies and asthma and are usually caused by a combination of airborne particles (including viruses) that suppress immune function, cause/increase inflammation and simply make you feel awful (sneezy, coughing, and other symptoms).

Allergic Asthma Versus Non-Allergic Asthma

Non-allergic asthma is the most commonly known form of asthma that is hereditary (you are born with it) or acquired. The symptoms are constant and not solely brought-on by allergens and an allergic reaction to air toxins.

Allergic Asthma is asthma that’s symptoms are only brought-on by allergic reactions and allergies. When your allergies get really bad you will have trouble breathing and may have a wheezing, dry cough. Allergic asthma was often called “hay fever” in the past, and modern medicine now recognizes hay fever as one of the many causes of both asthma and allergies.

Should I see an Asthma Specialist or Allergy Specialist if I Have Both Allergies and Asthma?

A good, qualified allergy specialist will know and understand the connection between allergies and asthma. At the Family Allergy Clinic, we understand this connection and it helps us to bring allergy and asthma relief to our adult and pediatric allergy clients. Our treatments attack the symptoms at their roots and relieve the intensity of allergy and asthma attacks.

Allergies and Suppressed Immune System

Allergies and asthma symptoms increase inflammation and suppress immune response. Many with undiagnosed chronic illnesses can finally trace their symptoms back to something as simple as allergens that keep them sick all the time. Your general physician may tell you there is nothing wrong with you, even though you feel sick all the time. Quite often, allergists find that the root cause is allergies, hay fever, and asthma at the source of the problem.

Inflammation Is Behind The Symptoms of Hay Fever, Allergies, and Asthma

Modern medicine is now finding that inflammation of the cells, tissues, and organs of the human body is behind many of the aches, pains, mucous, and other unpleasant symptoms of sickness.

Symptoms of Inflammation Include:

- Fatigue
- Pain
- Diarrhea
- Weight Gain
- Weight Loss
- Anxiety
- Swelling
- Achy Joins
- Digestive & Gastrointestinal Upset
- Skin Rash
- Headaches
- Mental Fogginess
- Trouble Concentrating
- And More…

Long Term Risks of Chronic Inflammation

Having your cells, tissues and organs constantly inflamed is not a good way to live, and causes even more long-term damage that can later manifest itself in diseases such as:

Cardiovascular and Heart Disease
Cancer
Alzheimer’s Disease
Obesity
Diabetes
And More…

How Do Allergists Treat Asthma and Allergies?

If your Asthma-Allergy Clinic finds that your asthma is caused by allergies and inflammation, they will simply need to treat the allergies and the symptoms of the asthma will go away with those of the allergies after treatment. Allergist may suggest allergy shots or an alternative treatment you drop underneath your tongue.

What Are Allergy Shots?

Allergy shots are injections that introduce allergens into the body at an increased rate. This “overload” causes a hypo-sensitization to the allergens and the body changes its response to environmental allergens. This makes seasonal allergies and allergic reactions from being outside much more tolerable and the symptoms less intense.

What Are Allergy Drops?

Allergy drops are just like the shots, except the come as a sublingual drop (you drop it underneath your tongue and swallow). These are much more pleasurable to ingest than the experience with shots, and may be a plausible alternative for kids with allergies and those with qualifying allergy and asthma cases.

Allergy Doctor In Mesa Arizona That Treats Asthma and Hay Fever

At Family Allergy Clinic and Wellness Center, we strive to bring you true relief from ALL of your symptoms, whether the root cause is hay fever, allergies, asthma, or underlying illnesses (such as diabetes, substance abuse, nutritional deficiencies and others).

Our team of doctors and nurses are experts in allergies and a wide variety of other health services. Find out the root cause of your chronic illness, allergies, and/or asthma today.

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Eczema. What is it?

Post author By Family Allergy Clinic
Post date November 29, 2018

Eczema is an itchy skin rash with flare ups. Genetics play a huge role in the cause of eczema, but irritants, allergens, environment, and certain foods can be triggers for flare ups.

Irritant triggers can include soaps, detergents, dryer sheets, bubble baths, certain shampoos, wool or other coarse fabrics, fragrances, dyes, and juices from acidic fruits, raw meats, onions, and garlic with direct contact.
Allergen triggers can include dust mites, pets, pollen, and molds.
Environmental triggers can include extreme temperatures, high humidity, cigarette smoke, and pollution.
Food triggers can include dairy products, nuts, seeds, eggs, and wheat.

Stress plays a role too. Although stress does not cause eczema, it can make symptoms worse.

Avoiding these triggers can help to reduce the symptoms of eczema. Mild non-abrasive cleansing and moisturizing are also important to help restore and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. This helps to prevent the skin from flaring up.

As always, talk to your Doctor if you have any questions or concerns about eczema.

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September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day

Post author By Family Allergy Clinic
Post date September 27, 2018

Penicillin Allergy assessment questionnaire

Do you know that an estimated 9 out of 10 patients reporting a penicillin allergy are not truly allergic? Approximately 98% of hospitalized patients with a history of a penicillin allergy will have a negative penicillin allergy test². Have you always been told you have a penicillin allergy, but are unsure of the reaction or how it was diagnosed? Why does this matter?

There are several preventable negative outcomes resulting from an inaccurate penicillin allergy diagnosis. An inaccurate diagnosis raises the cost of treatment and patients have a threefold increased risk of adverse events. Some of the adverse events include increased days in the hospital, more Vancomycin-Resistance Enterococci (VRE) infections, higher incidence of C. difficile and MRSA infections. Correct identification of penicillin allergies can also combat the risk of superbugs.

September 28 has been deemed National Penicillin Allergy Day to raise awareness of the impact of carrying a penicillin allergy label. It is important to know your true allergy history. Ask your allergist or healthcare provider if you are a candidate for penicillin allergy testing. The test is easy and takes about an hour.

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Ragweed Allergy Testing and Treatment

Post author By Family Allergy Clinic
Post date September 14, 2018

Do you get a runny or stuffy nose, itchy, red eyes, an itchy throat, headaches, or sneezing episodes every fall? If so, you may be allergic to ragweed. People with asthma often have aggravated symptoms during ragweed pollen season. These symptoms include increased wheezing and coughing.

Pollen from ragweed usually peaks in mid-September, but often causes symptoms beginning in the summer, and can last through late fall. There are 17 species of ragweed in the United States, and the pollen can travel up to 100 miles in the wind, making it difficult to avoid. All varieties of ragweed in the U.S. are classified as severe allergens according to www.pollenlibrary.com. Allergy testing for ragweed and other seasonal allergens can be easily done with a skin test or a blood test. If your allergy test is positive for ragweed, there are several things you can do to help decrease your exposure.

If you are affected by ragweed pollen:

Know the pollen counts in your area. Avoid being outside when the pollen counts peak.
Keep the windows in your home and in your car closed at all times.
If you have been outside, shower before going to bed and wash your hands after petting animals that have been outside. Clothes, shoes, hair, and pets can all track pollen into your home.

Treatment for ragweed allergies include:

Over the counter antihistamines, such as cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine, or levocetirizine
Nasal sprays
Allergen immunotherapy, which can be given via sublingual drops or tablets, or allergy shots

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Asthma

Post author By Family Allergy Clinic
Post date November 12, 2010

Asthma medications are costly with pills and inhalers that can range from $300 to $1,200 a month. But in spite of their high price, these medications don’t solve the asthma problem. They merely treat the symptoms and are often only partially effective at that. Furthermore, asthma medications can have harmful side effects such as tremors, dizziness, nervousness and steroid-related effects.

Fortunately, though, there is hope beyond medications for asthma sufferers. Since the majority of asthma has its root in allergy, proper allergy treatment can often control or eliminate the lung disease. Allergy treatment can be achieved through immunotherapy wherein the body is exposed to gradually increasing amounts of the most common allergens (i.e. pollens, pet dander, etc.) until it learns to tolerate them comfortably. Extracts of the allergens are mixed into a saline solution and administered through allergy shots or, more conveniently, through under-the-tongue allergy drops.

To get started with allergy drops at the Family Allergy Clinic, call 480-827-9945.

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