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Not everyone with asthma has eczema. However, asthma and eczema are both linked to inflammation. If you have either of these conditions, you are more likely to have one of the other two conditions than the other.
1. The Link Between Eczema and Asthma
Eczema (English name is eczema) and asthma (English name is asthma) are both related to inflammation, often caused by a strong reaction of the body to allergens in the environment.
In fact, half of people with moderate to severe eczema have conditions such as:
Asthma Allergic Rhinitis Food allergies . One study found that babies diagnosed with eczema during the first 2 years of life were three times more likely to develop asthma and rhinitis than those without eczema.
2. What role do allergies play in eczema and asthma flare-ups?
Allergic reactions occur when your immune system overreacts to certain substances that are benign to others but harmful to those with a predisposition to allergies.
Also, allergies can cause some kind of immune reaction in some people. Inhaled allergens can also trigger allergies in both asthma and eczema.
Studies show a strong link from respiratory allergies to reduced lung function in people with eczema. Examples of respiratory allergens include:
Dust mites Pollen Mold Animal dander. Besides allergens, there are many other triggers that can trigger asthma and eczema flare-ups. You may notice a number of triggers that can aggravate both asthma and eczema including:
Cold or dry air Bacterial or viral skin infections Exposure to irritants found in cleaners, soaps, perfumes, chemicals and fumes Temperature and humidity.
3. Eczema and Asthma Control
If you have both eczema and asthma you need to see a doctor and get tested for allergies. If you already have a history of eczema, this could mean you are more likely to develop allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma.
Knowing allergy triggers can help minimize symptoms of eczema and asthma. All you need to do is reduce your daily exposure to allergens. You can start by:
Use an air conditioner in your home Wash bed sheets weekly in hot water Vacuum and clean carpets once a week Do not allow pets in your bedroom Shower as soon as you Go out and before bed. Keep humidity below 40 to 50 percent indoors.
Several treatments can help improve the disease, including the following:
Immunotherapy. Regular allergy shots can help treat allergic asthma and eczema by exposing your immune system to small amounts of allergens. Your immune system will be strengthened and you will have fewer allergy symptoms after 3 to 5 years of treatment. Biologic drugs. These new anti-inflammatory drugs are sometimes used to treat severe asthma and eczema. Leukotriene modifiers (Leukotriene modifiers). This daily medication helps relieve allergy and asthma symptoms by controlling the chemicals your body's immune system releases when you're exposed to an allergen. Any questions that need to be answered by a specialist doctor as well as if you want to be examined and treated at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact Vinmec Health System nationwide or register online. online HERE.
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