Allergic asthma

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions arePollenDust mitesMold sporesPet danderFoodInsect stingsMedicinesNormally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm. Genes and the environment probably both play a role.Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling, or asthma. Allergies can range from minor to severe. Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction that can be life-threatening. Doctors use skin and blood tests to diagnose allergies. Treatments include medicines, allergy shots, and avoiding the substances that cause the reactions.

Disease Alternative Name

allergy

allergic rhinitis

hypersensitivity

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Dr. Drrajesh Gupta

Top Dermatologist of May

Friends today I am discussing about a common problem for sensitive persons known as Allergic rhinitis. What is allerg...See More

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Atopic Dermatitis - Clinical Presentation & Diagnosis

Atopic dermatitis primarily affects children and its prevalence has increased over the last 30 years. The triad of atopi...See More

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Dr. Salim Rajpura

Family Medicine (Homeopathy)

C/o itching with reddish eruption all over the body Ass c/o allergic asthma since 4yr Spot dx and rx

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Dr. M A Haque

General Practice

A old male have chest pain,shortness of breath. Prostate enlarged 28.83g.Liver enlarged, Sr Uric Acid 10.4 SGPT 336, los...See More

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Dr. Srikanth Thunga

Cardiology

Do PSA for Enlarged Prostate. Do IgG and IgM thyroid. Do MP and MF QBC method for leg Swelling and high Esonophilia. And complete liver profile. Only then we can decide

Dr. Sanjay Kanjariya

Practice of Medicine (Homeopathy)

Allergic asthma with infertility

35Y/M com. of allergic asthma since 8 years with primary infertility since 9 years(low motility n count in sperm) c/o breathlessness < night (3-3.30am) < dust,strong smell++,close room > open air,after erucation,discharge c/o dry cough(whe...See More

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Dr. Ashokkumar Yadav

General Practice

62yrsold male having loss of appetite since 2 months ., loss of weight , mild fever sometimes. patient is known case of ...See More

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Dr. Chand Sharwale

Dermatology

40 yrs female allergic asthma....since 3 yrs on medication......tab deriphylin 150...tab monta LC....and hypothyroidism....See More

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Dr. Mohan Kundal

Pediatrics

A 9-year-old-boy with a history of allergic asthma had been audibly wheezing for 1 week. He had been receiving antibiotics, plus oral bronchodilators, for 1 week. His mother stated he had not slept in two nights. The child was sitting an...See More

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Dr. Hameed Chhimpa

Ayurveda

a female pt 35 yr old aamvat since 2yr allergic asthma since 5yr at present treating with methylprednisolone 8& lefra 10 & hcq200 but not relief pls suggest line of treatment acc.to ayurveda

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Dr. Gourav Tripathi

Family Medicine (Homeopathy)

A 80 yr old has those type dermatitis with ichting with exfoliating the skinin whole body.worse in hot weather relief in...See More

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Dr. Vikas Garg

A 68y/o/m c/o nasal congestion, sore throat, and difficulty in breathing for past 4 days. He is taking steroidal nasal spray with slight improvement in symptoms. PMH- Allergic asthma for past few years. Please suggest further treatment...See More

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Dr. Vikas Garg

A 22y/o boy c/o of runny nose for past 3 weeks. He is now experiencing SOB for past 3 days. PMH- History of childhood asthma. He is using fluticasone inhaler OD. He has recently shifted to another country. Please suggest further manageme...See More

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