Food allergies and Asthma are both forms of acute forms of allergies caused by irritants that irritate our inner body system. Asthma may cause difficulty in breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing while reaction to food substances can result in inflammatory reactions, nausea, vomiting, pain and sometimes, anaphylactic shocks which are lethal.
It has been observed that deaths caused by anaphylactic shocks in an allergic response to food, also showcased the individual being affected by Asthma. This proves, that there has to be some connection between the two. There exists a relation that needs for one to be careful and aware of the effects one of the symptoms has on others.
Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the lungs affecting normal breathing. In an asthma attack, the bronchial tubes that draw air into your lungs are constricted due to spasms of the muscles surrounding them. Asthma is also caused by allergens that irritate the lungs, including, suspended matter in the air, cigarette smoke, industrial pollutants, stress, and illness. Symptoms of Asthma can range from mild to severe. Some of the symptoms are,
There are specific foods are well known for eliciting asthma attack, like,
It is a rare phenomenon, the much important connection with food allergy is the coupling of Asthma with Anaphylactic attack.
Asthma is related to anaphylaxis which is a life threatening symptom of allergic reaction, which is characterized by a shock.
The respiratory symptoms of anaphylaxis are similar to asthma. A person whose Asthmatic conditions are not under control, is at a high risk to lose his life through anaphylactic shock.
The symptoms for both Asthma and anaphylaxis are similar and may create a confusion. An asthma attack, which doesn't subside with prescribed medication might be indicative of an anaphylactic reaction. Hence, make sure to follow up your doctor's instruction to use your epinephrine and look out for assistance.
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