Understanding Allergy, Asthma and Sinusitis
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Asthma, Allergy and Sinus Disease are common problems that are often treated by allergy specialists. Asthma symptoms can include chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and/or trouble exercising. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and at times may be life threatening and result in hospitalization. Allergy symptoms often include symptoms of nasal congestion, sneezing and itchy eyes but can also trigger asthma or sinusitis. Sinuses that become inflamed due to allergy can result in headache, sinus pressure, persistent post nasal drip, sore throat, nasal polyps, diminished sense of smell, snoring, sleep apnea and/or fatigue. All of the above can result in a chronic and significant decrease in the quality of one’s life. Fortunately individuals and physicians can usually find a successful treatment regimen with modern medications, avoidance and/or immunotherapy. Allergy can also cause skin problems (hives, eczema, and contact dermatitis), drug allergy (for example, penicillin anaphylaxis), food allergy and insect sting allergy.

The information on this site will give you an in-depth understanding of the causes and treatment options for managing asthma, nasal and eye allergy and sinus disease.


The Asthma Center Education and Research Fund Manuals

Understanding Asthma Provides you with a clear understanding of the causes of asthma and a complete outline of current treatment strategies. Read the manual Order the manual Understanding Sinusitis and Allergy What is Sinusitis?What are allergies and what is the relationship between Sinusitis and Allergy? Read the manual Order the manual