Allergic asthma
Asthma triggered by exposure to the same substances that trigger allergy symptoms.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
An allergy is when the immune system mistakes a harmless substance, such as pollen, as dangerous. The body releases chemicals to attack the substance.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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