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Allergies and asthma: They often occur together
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How does an allergic reaction cause asthma symptoms?
Are allergies and asthma treated differently?
Who's at risk of allergic asthma?
Is all asthma caused by allergies?
Take charge: Get symptoms under control
How does an allergic reaction cause asthma symptoms?
Are allergies and asthma treated differently?
Who's at risk of allergic asthma?
Is all asthma caused by allergies?
Take charge: Get symptoms under control
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You may wonder what allergies and asthma have in common besides making you miserable. A lot, as it turns out. Allergies and asthma often occur together.
The same substances that trigger your hay fever (allergic rhinitis) symptoms, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander, may also cause asthma signs and symptoms. In some people, skin or food allergies can cause asthma symptoms. This is called allergic asthma or allergy-induced asthma.
James T C Li, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic allergy specialist, answers questions about the link between allergies and asthma.
