Allergic Asthma & Allergies
What Do the Experts Say
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Asthma commonly coexists with other major health problems. If you have Asthma, odds are that you'll develop at least one other chronic health condition, such as Heart Disease, Stroke, Osteoporosis,
Arthritis or Cancer. People with Asthma were 90% more likely to report having another chronic health condition compared to people without Asthma.
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Experts say the early Months and Years of a Child's Life are Critical Times during which a Child could develop or become susceptible to Asthma.
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One in Three people with Allergic Rhinitis go on to develop Asthma.
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60% of those with Asthma suffer specifically from Allergic Asthma.
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90% of Children with Asthma also have established Allergies.
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There is a clear link between Allergies and Asthma. Allergic Rhinitis (also called Hay Fever or Seasonal Allergies) frequently precedes the development of Asthma.
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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, as many as 90%
of people with Allergic Asthma and 10% of the general population are sensitive to Dust Mites, microscopic relatives of spiders and ticks.
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It is important to Know if Your Asthma is Asthma from Infection OR Asthma from Allergies. Different Asthma Type / Different Treatment.
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Approximately 40% of Infants who have Atopic Dermatitis may develop Asthma by the age of 3 to 4 years.
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Approximately 50% of infants and preschoolers receiving medical treatment for Allergies
display preliminary symptoms of Asthma, making them at high risk of developing the respiratory condition later in life.
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Global Experts support the preponderance of evidence that Asthma can be controlled through proper Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis.
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Allergen Specific Immunotherapy is the only fundamental treatment option for people
with Allergies. We now know that this treatment option also provides long-term protection against Asthma.
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Asthma commonly coexists with other major health problems. If you have Asthma, odds are that you'll develop at least one other chronic health condition, such as Heart Disease, Stroke, Osteoporosis, Arthritis or Cancer.
People with Asthma were 90% more likely to report having another chronic health condition compared to people without asthma.
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Diagnosis of lifetime severe Asthma was associated with two to three times of the risk of having an Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Panic Attacks, Social Phobia or a specific Phobia.
Patients with this diagnosis were also more than Five times as likely to have generalized Anxiety Disorder or Bipolar Disorder.
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Asthma programs that address Environmental Allergy Triggers work best.
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Studies supporting the concept of 'One Airway, One Disease' suggest that Allergic Rhinitis is an important risk factor for the development of Asthma supporting the idea that Asthma
can be controlled through proper diagnosis and treatment of Allergic Rhinitis.
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Approximately 80% of all Asthma in Children and 50 % of Asthma in Adults is caused by Allergy.
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Patterns of wheezing and impaired lung function in Children with Asthmatic
symptoms may be firmly established by age 6. These patterns don't significantly change for at least 10 years.
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"Prompt Diagnosis and treatment of Sinusitis are essential in the long-term management of Chronic Asthma. The effect of treatment of Sinusitis on Asthma has been documented in the medical
literature and by clinical observation. Asthma diminishes when coexistent Sinusitis is maximally treated by medical intervention.
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28% of children receiving Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis developed Asthma, compared to 78% of children receiving a placebo.
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Specific Allergen Immunotherapy has been shown, through well-controlled studies, to be highly effective for the treatment of Allergic Asthma.
Immunotherapy is effective in treating allergies to Pollens, Mold, Animal Dander, Cockroach & Dust Mites.
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There is emerging evidence that Allergen Immunotherapy has a preventive effect on the development of new Allergies and progression of Illness.
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Allergic Rhinitis needs to be considered in the context of systemic Allergic disease associated with numerous comorbid disorders, including asthma. Allergic Rhinitis often
precedes the onset of clinical Asthma and is a risk factor for the development of Asthma
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It is estimated that 80% of all Asthma in Children and 50% of all Asthma in Adults is triggered by Allergies.
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Patients who could be helped by Immunotherapy: about 20 % of Children who suffer from Allergic Rhinitis
- commonly known as Hay Fever - will develop Asthma within 8 to 10 years.
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One out of every six U.S. high school students suffers from Asthma and more than one-third of those report having an attack in the previous year.
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Some 60% of Patients with Asthma are estimated to have Allergic Asthma.
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Allergen ImmunoTherapy is an effective treatment option for Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Asthma, and Allergy to venom from stinging insects.
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Special Note:
The above noted information has been compiled for your “Quick Read” convenience as it relates to Allergies, Allergic Asthma, Asthma and ImmunoTherapy.
As with all Medical Decisions, Primary PHYSICIAN Diagnostics strongly suggests that Pro-Active individuals undertake their own research for further clarification / understanding and to seek out Medical Counsel for further disease resolution / Patient Care Plan.
Primary PHYSICIAN Diagnostics wishes You Good Health.
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