Asthma and Allergens

Links to information about allergic asthma or asthma triggered by an allergic reaction to dust, pets or other allergens.

Reviewed January 2008

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Title:   House dust mites
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   House dust mite droppings are one of the most common triggers of allergic reactions including asthma in many people.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   The low allergen garden
Publisher:   The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
Description:   For some people asthma episodes are more frequent in certain seasons, particularly autumn and spring. Pollen from plants growing nearby is often to blame for these cases of seasonal asthma.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Indoor environment and lung health
Publisher:   The Australian Lung Foundation
Description:   A healthy indoor environment with a low allergen level can prevent allergies and airway inflammation from developing in the first place. This is better than using regular medications to reduce inflammation once it has already developed.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   House dust mite control measures for asthma
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The major allergen in house dust comes from mites. Chemical and physical methods of reducing mite allergen levels are intended to reduce asthma symptoms in people who are sensitive to house dust mites. The review did not find an effect of control measur...
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Leukotriene receptor antagonists for asthma treatment
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Leukotriene receptor antagonists are a type of preventive medicine for asthma. They are available in tablet form, including chewable tablets for children.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Immunotherapy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Immunotherapy, often referred to as 'desensitisation' or 'allergy shots', is the closest thing to a 'cure' for allergy, particularly for allergies to stinging insects or pollen.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Asthma and allergy
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Learn about the relationship between allergy and asthma and find out how to keep control of your allergies and asthma.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Asthma and pets
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people with asthma find that animals can trigger a reaction. Find out how you can cope if you are allergic to your pet.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Asthma: a checklist of common triggers
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An asthma 'trigger' is anything that brings on or aggravates asthma symptoms. Common asthma triggers can be divided into roughly 2 groups.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Aspergillus
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. Some people with asthma are allergic to Aspergillus and develop allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). The symptoms include wheezing and blood-stained sputum.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) - Their therapeutic role in children with asthma
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Summarises our current understanding of the role of LTRAs in childhood asthma. Further high quality clinical trials and clinical experience with the leukotriene receptor antagonists will more clearly define the long-term position of these agents.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Asthma and low-allergen houses
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An allergen is a substance that sets off an allergic reaction. For many people with asthma, exposure to a substance to which they are allergic (the allergen) makes their asthma symptoms worse.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Asthma and allergens - Q & A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Plants of all sorts, including trees, grasses and weeds, produce pollen that can aggravate asthma; airborne moulds can also trigger attacks. These triggers can irritate the airways and make asthma worse. Reducing exposure to things that trigger asthma is an important part of controlling asthma.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Asthma and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some people with asthma have food allergies that can trigger asthma attacks, although this is not very common. Some food additives may also trigger asthma attacks. If you think particular parts of your diet may make your asthma symptoms worse, consult with your doctor or dietitian.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Asthma and allergens
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People with asthma generally find their symptoms increase if they are exposed to certain triggers. These may include allergens such as pollen, animal fur or mould. Different people are sensitive to different allergens. Managing your asthma includes identifying and avoiding your triggers, or allergens.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Asthma and breastfeeding
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of your baby developing childhood asthma and other allergies. To gain the full benefit, you need to breastfeed for at least the first six months.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Asthma-friendly home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The typical household contains allergens which could trigger an asthma attack or make symptoms worse in sensitive people. There are many ways to transform your home into an asthma-friendly place.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Allergic rhinitis and the patient with Asthma: A guide for health professionals
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Effective asthma management involves accurate recognition and appropriate treatment of allergic rhinitis. Alone, allergic rhinitis can significantly affect individuals' daily activities and impair quality of life; when it occurs in a patient with asthma, it contributes to airway symptoms and must be considered in the management plan.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Allergic rhinitis and your asthma: What you should know
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Effective treatment for allergic rhinitis can reduce the chance of severe asthma attacks, and make the lungs work better. Allergic rhinitis can also cause problems with sleep and concentration at work or school.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Spring, asthma and allergy
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   For those people who suffer from asthma and allergy, it is a time to be aware of allergen exposure. Allergens are common asthma triggers, and where appropriate, you may benefit from simple avoidance strategies that you can practise every day.
Date:   Aug 2006
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