{"id":9775,"date":"2023-02-09T20:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T04:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9775"},"modified":"2023-02-09T20:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T04:00:36","slug":"why-do-allergies-and-asthma-frequently-occur-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/why-do-allergies-and-asthma-frequently-occur-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Allergies and Asthma Frequently Occur Together?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Research has shown that allergies and asthma often occur together<\/a>. Let\u2019s explore why these two conditions are connected, as well as what you can do to get your symptoms under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergies and Asthma Have the Same Triggers <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Many of the same things can trigger both allergies<\/a> and asthma. Common substances like pollen, dust mites and pet dander can induce classic allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, watery eyes and a runny nose and can also constrict your airways and worsen asthma symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why This Happens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have an allergic reaction, your body identifies a normally harmless substance (like pollen) as harmful and mounts an immune response toward it. It does this by having antibodies bond to the allergen, which releases chemicals like histamine. These chemicals are what cause your allergy symptoms<\/a>, and for certain people, it affects the lungs and airways as well, leading to asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is at Risk for Allergic Asthma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though anyone can develop allergies, asthma or both, certain risk factors may make it more likely that you develop allergic asthma. This includes having a family history of allergies, as well as already having allergies yourself, including seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Allergies the Only Asthma Trigger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While allergies are one asthma trigger, many people can have their asthma triggered by other factors. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n