The Link Between Asthma Attacks and Allergic Reactions

Asthma is a condition that often arises from allergies. More specifically, the respiratory problems that arise during an allergy-induced asthma attack usually occur because of an allergic reaction.

While avoidance of the allergen is the best way to avoid allergic asthma attacks, sometimes that's not possible. The Asthma Treatment Tool can help you and your doctor decide what treatment is appropriate for your asthma.

Of course, anyone can have an allergy without also having asthma. Conversely, not all asthma attacks are triggered by an allergic reaction. Stress, for instance, is a prime example of a non-allergy asthma trigger.

According to Dr. Kimberly A. Loos, a general dental practitioner in San Jose, California, "The dental office can be a common site for asthma attacks to occur...Psychological and physical stress can precipitate an attack." But asthmatics who dread the mere thought of a visit to the dentist can rest assured. Effective medication and stress management techniques are available for coping with stress-induced asthma attacks.

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