If you have allergies such as hay fever there are some antihistamines which are suitable for asthma and pregnancy – speak to your doctor about this. During pregnancy indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux are common (when stomach acid is pushed up in to your throat, irritating your airways and feeding tube or oesophagus) This acid […]
If your child has eczema or other conditions such as hayfever or allergic rhinitis which causes them to be hypersensitive, this can increase the likelihood that they will develop asthma. Eczema, hayfever or allergic rhinitis, and other allergies can help support a diagnosis of asthma. If you notice any symptoms tell your GP or practice […]
Some children with asthma find their symptoms are worse in certain seasons. Grass pollens, tree pollens and crops can all affect people triggering sneezing, and watery eyes in hayfever sufferers and further wheezing in children with asthma. Important If your child has symptoms of allergy you should speak to your nurse, doctor or pharmacist to […]
Symptoms are more likely if parents have asthma or some other condition (by which we mean eczema, hayfever and allergies). This asthma connection is much stronger in parents, brothers and sisters than in more distant relatives.
When did you first notice the symptoms? Can you safely record a video clip of them wheezing? Can you keep a diary of how often they had symptoms? Does it only happen when they have a cold, or can they have symptoms in between? Look for the trigger factors such as dust, animal fur, pollen, […]
Irritation of the lining of the nose. Allergic reaction to pollen and other substances. Causes sneezing, eye irritation and coughing. Treatments include: Nasal steroid sprays. Antihistamines.
People who have a family history of asthma, hay fever, eczema or allergies are more likely to develop asthma. However it is possible for people to develop asthma who do not have any family connection with asthma or allergy. It can occur in adults who have had a viral infection or who have been exposed […]
