{"id":3328,"date":"2023-02-10T01:09:27","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T06:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=3328"},"modified":"2023-02-10T01:09:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T06:09:28","slug":"why-do-allergies-and-asthma-frequently-occur-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/why-do-allergies-and-asthma-frequently-occur-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Allergies and Asthma Frequently Occur Together?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Separately, allergies and asthma are both common conditions. However, research has shown that they often occur together<\/a> as well. Let\u2019s take a look at why allergies and asthma are connected, as well as what you can do to manage your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens When You Come in Contact With an Allergen? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you have allergies<\/a>, your body incorrectly identifies a harmless substance, like pollen or protein from a certain food, as a threat. In an attempt to protect you, your body creates antibodies that bind to the allergen whenever you come into contact with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This releases chemicals in your body like histamine, which causes things like nasal congestion<\/a>, sneezing, watery eyes and other allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some people, this reaction can also affect the lungs and airways, leading to asthma symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Same Substances Can Trigger Allergies and Asthma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the main reasons the two conditions are connected is that they share the same triggers. Some common substances that can cause both asthma and allergy symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n