Did you know that there is a deep connection between allergic rhinitis and asthma?
This topic is crucial for understanding how these two health conditions interact with each other.
Don’t worry, you’re not alone; up to 40% of people with allergic rhinitis develop asthma, while the proportion of people with asthma who also develop allergic rhinitis jumps to nearly 90%.
Read on to understand how allergies can affect asthma.
What is the difference between allergic rhinitis and asthma?
Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to allergens. Symptoms include nasal congestion or runny nose, itching in the nasal area, sneezing, and often eye problems such as tearing and itching.
Asthma is a chronic hypersensitivity of the airways resulting in coughing attacks with a feeling of chest tightness and difficulty breathing accompanied by wheezing sounds. Besides allergens, these symptoms can also be triggered by other causes such as exposure to polluted air, cigarette smoke, viral infections, and intense stress.
People with allergies are often more prone to developing asthma, and there are common factors contributing to both conditions.
Allergens like dust, pollen, or pet dander can trigger allergic reactions which, if not controlled, can contribute to the development of asthma.
Importance of Regular Therapy
Asthma prevention involves treating the underlying allergy. Click to learn more about this disease, which can significantly impair quality of life.
The goal of asthma treatment is to achieve complete control, a state without symptoms, nighttime awakenings, and without the need for medication to ease breathing or emergency interventions. Basic medications are anti-inflammatory, as they treat inflammation in the airways, and are taken regularly and long-term in the lowest effective dose to avoid side effects.
Impact of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma on Quality of Life
Although allergic rhinitis is not considered a dangerous illness, it certainly has a significant impact on the daily life of the affected person, reducing productivity, making sleep difficult, causing irritability and headaches, and generally diminishing the ability to function normally. Additionally, there is an increased likelihood of developing other inflammatory conditions, further worsening symptoms and potentially leading to viral infections and additional complications.
Asthma is a significantly more dangerous condition than allergic rhinitis. Patients usually function normally between asthma attacks. However, during asthma attacks, the muscles in the airways tighten, making breathing difficult and potentially dangerous.
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- Phytosomal form of quercetin (within a microscopic oil droplet) for up to 20x better bioavailability*
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- Bromelain acts as an anti-inflammatory
- 5-in-1 Effect: Studies show that these ingredients reduce symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergies, alleviate asthma symptoms, reduce the frequency and speed up recovery from chronic sinusitis, balance the immune system, and are also suitable for other inflammatory processes such as Crohn’s disease, arthritis, etc.
- Vitamin A, C, D, and zinc contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C and zinc contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
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