Bronchial Asthma Allergy Cause

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According to the latest health census of the World Health Organization, there are over 235 million individuals around the globe suffering from bronchial asthma. This respiratory problem is included in the ten causes of mortality to children age three to six years old.

There is 32% of the total number of asthma cases caused by allergens. This statistics tell us that allergic reactions can predispose anyone to suffer from this debilitating health condition. However, clinical experts and allergists are having difficulty with diagnosing asthma related to allergy.

This scenario involves the challenges in evaluating the main cause of asthma. Several tests are used to determine if the cause of asthmatic attack is aggravated by allergic problems. Additionally, doctors find it challenging in determining the specific allergen that can cause asthma.

If you are one of those people suffering from bronchial asthma after exposure to allergens then below are the possible factors that can precipitate the attack.

What are the Different Allergens that Can Cause Bronchial Asthma? 

  1. Animal Dander. Do you tame dogs or cats? If you have pets inside your home then it might trigger your asthma. Pet dander includes hair, dead skin cells, urine, fecal materials, and saliva. Aside from domestic pets, home pests such as cockroaches can precipitate the attack.
  2. Dust Mites. Does your asthma become imminent while sleeping on your bed? If yes then it might be cause by dust mites. This type of allergen is composed of waste materials from mites. It is commonly found under your bed, pillow cases, bed sheets, and other bed items. 
  3. Failure to maintain cleanliness of your room can increase the quantity of dust mites. This will place you at risk of developing asthma attack.
  4. Pollens. Do you sneeze after smelling an aromatic flower? This allergen is commonly found in plants and floral. If you suffer from bronchial asthma right after smelling flowers then it is considered as possible triggering factor. Furthermore, exposure to pets and other materials that are in contact with pollens can precipitate the clinical manifestations of asthma.
  5. Food Allergies. The most controversial form of allergen that can cause asthma is food allergy. There are several substances found in the food, which might trigger the abnormal responses of our immune system. However, food allergies are commonly ruled out by doctors in diagnosing allergic asthma. 
  6. The best way to ensure the validity of this allergen, which can aggravate your condition, is through food challenge test. This test is done by introducing a specific type of food (in a gradual manner) to the person and observed for the adverse reactions. 
  7. Molds. Floorings, ceilings, and other part of the house that are exposed to moist is a favorable place for molds. This allergen does not only precipitate asthma attack but, it places anyone at higher risk of developing other fatal diseases.
Allergens are considered as pathogen that can cause several abnormal immunologic responses. This includes the possibility of incurring diseases such as asthma. These allergens are:

These are the five common allergens that can cause bronchial asthma. If you are diagnosed with allergic asthma, you should expect that your doctor will prescribe medications that can control the body’s response to allergen.

This includes the use of oral or nasal antihistamines. However, there are special precautionary measures to consider, when using this drug for allergic asthma.

– By Edterchelle Soriano

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