Allergic asthma is asthma, which occurs as a result of a reaction to an allergy. It is, for this reason, it is called allergy-induced asthma. If you encounter breathing issues during the allergy season, it could be because of allergic asthma. It is the most common type of asthma in people.

• What could cause allergic asthma signs and symptoms?
  The allergic asthma signs and symptoms appear when a person inhales an allergen: pet dander or pollen. Following a report of the leading American foundation, it is deduced that more than 50% of people who have asthma primarily have allergy-induced asthma. However, it is not fatal, if you know the right treatment measures, and you keep away from all the allergens that may cause allergy in you.

Your allergic asthma signs and symptoms might appear if you inhale an allergen. Some common types of allergens, which might induce symptoms of allergic asthma, include the following:

• Dust mites
• Pollen
• Air pollution
• Tobacco smoke
• Pet dander
• Chemical fumes
• Strong fragrances, such as perfumes or lotions
• In addition to these, there are also a few other allergens, which though somewhat less common, but still induce allergic asthma symptoms. These include:
• Milk
• Cockroaches
• Shellfish
• Fish
• Eggs
• Wheat
• Peanuts
• Tree nuts

Unfortunately, though the development of asthmatic allergy symptoms is uncommon due to these allergens, if they do induce symptoms, it could be way more severe than in the case of other allergens listed-above.

• Symptoms of allergic asthma
  For starters, in most cases, the symptoms of regular asthma and allergic asthma are the same. These are the following:

• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Rapid breathing
• Chest tightness
• Feeling of breathlessness
• People who have skin allergies or hay fever might experience a few other additional allergic asthma signs and symptoms. These include the following:
  • Watery eyes
  • Rashes on the skin
  • Itchiness on the skin
  • Flaky skin
  • Itchy eyes
  • Runny nose
  • Congestion

In case you have swallowed something or consumed a dish that has an ingredient that you are allergic to, then in that case also, you might experience some allergic asthma signs and symptoms. In these cases, the symptoms would be the following:

• Tingly mouth
• Swollen tongue
• Swollen face
• Hives
• Swollen lips
• Swollen throat
• Swollen mouth
• Anaphylaxis, which is a serious form of an allergic reaction

Since the asthma attack induced by an allergen, the asthma attack so experienced could either both mild and severe. Hence, people need to be watchful of the things that are causing these symptoms. As a precautionary measure, you should closely monitor the pollen counter, quit smoking, keep away from the pet dander, limit the time you spend exercising, or do only those exercises that are easy for your body. Furthermore, you should curtail the amount of time you spend outdoors on a windy or a dry day.