Airborne allergy

Airborne allergy:

Airborne allergy: Introduction

Airborne allergy: An airborne allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to airborne allergens such as pollen, mold spores and house dust mites. The specific symptoms that can result can vary amongst patients. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Airborne allergy is available below.

Symptoms of Airborne allergy

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Treatments for Airborne allergy

Avoid coming into contact with the allergen, antihistamines, bronchodilators for asthmatic symptoms
Treatment of allergy from air-borne allergens is dependant upon the type and severity of the reaction. Treatments include:
- Allergen avoidance and minimisation of exposure - avoiding outdoor activities in flowering season etc
- Antihistamines - Useful for allergic rhinitis and some allergy mediated skin conditions. Not helpful in asthma except for mild seasonal asthma where allergy may be a precipitant.
- Nasal sprays - including topical steroids and antihistamines used for allergic rhinitis
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Airborne allergy?

Misdiagnosis of Airborne allergy

Causes of Airborne allergy

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Airborne allergy: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
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Misdiagnosis and Airborne allergy

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Airborne allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Hospitals & Clinics: Airborne allergy

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