Asthma Pollen
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Overview of Pollen Induced Asthma
In a reaction to pollen with asthma, you are likely to experience shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, and breathing quickly. You will notice that you have the same reaction as you do with a pollen allergy, but it is likely more severe when asthma plays a role. Asthma is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which makes it very difficult to breathe. When this occurs, there are a variety of symptoms that are likely to follow.
Causes of Pollen Induced Asthma
The cause of these symptoms is when the pollen is breathed into the lungs. When pollen is seen as a threat to the body, then the body reacts in a defensive way. Any different allergen can cause asthma symptoms, but in this case, it is the pollen that is the cause.
Treatment of Pollen Induced Asthma
The best treatment is to avoid pollen completely. Before planning days outdoors, check the pollen counts and stay inside if necessary and possible. When pollen counts are high, keep windows closed. If you need to go outside while these counts are high, then shower and change clothes when you come inside. When working outside, wear a mask to avoid inhaling pollen. Your physician may recommend a variety of different medications to ease pollen symptoms. Avoiding pollen is sometimes impossible, and there are two types of medications that your physician may recommend, including an allergy medication or an asthma medication. In some cases, both may be necessary. To ease asthma symptoms, your physician may recommend allergy shots to desensitize you to the allergen.