There's millions of people that have asthma caused by allergies.
Maybe, you're one of the lucky ones like me who fall into this category.
Allergy related to asthma is one of the most common forms of the chronic breathing disease.
At least fifty percent of asthmatics have breathing problems related to allergic reactions.
First off, what is allergic asthma? It's a disease in a person's respiratory system in which allergic reactions from inhaled allergens cause breathing problems.
Some of the most common airborne allergens are dust mites, mold, pet dander and cockroaches.
The symptoms of allergy related asthma is the same as for non-allergy related asthma, just the triggers are different.
The symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing, chronic coughing at night and a feeling of pressure in the chest.
Only a doctor can properly diagnose your allergies and asthma so if you think you're having problems, it's a good idea to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
They can determine what your allergies are, can prescribe medicines to control your asthma and your allergies and help avoid your triggers of asthma attacks.
One of the most common triggers of allergy related to asthma is dust mites.
Even if your house is perfectly clean, dust mites can still be a problem for asthmatics.
However, there's things that can be done to reduce problems.
You can buy dust proof pillows and linens.
It's also recommended that you wash your bedding at least once a week in hot water.
Another common unwelcome resident of homes and triggers of asthma is mold spores.
The easiest way to prevent mold problems is to keep your house clean and dry, but sometimes that's not enough.
Buying a dehumidifier can reduce the amount of moisture in the air and reduces the amount of mold growing.
Another common trigger of allergy asthma is the family pet - the cat or the dog.
Approximately thirty percent of people are allergic to either cats or dogs.
Most people think it's the fur that causes the problems, however it's their dander that cause an allergic reaction because it contains dust mites and pollen.
The best way to treat this problem is to take the pet out of the house, although this is not always the easiest thing to do emotionally.
If you are going to keep your pet, a less effective alternative would be to keep your pet out of the bedroom.
That can reduce problems because people spend about a third to a half of their day in their rooms.
If you're looking to buy a pet, consider pets that don't have fur like fish, snakes, reptiles and other pets that don't have the dander.
Another non-human resident of the home, is the cockroach.
They're another cause of allergy related asthma because their 'dust,' body parts and droppings can cause an allergic reactions in people.
The best way to prevent problems with cockroaches is to keep your kitchen and to put food away as soon as possible.
If that doesn't keep them away, consider using environmentally safe pesticides and baits.