Signs and Symptoms Of Skin Asthma

Skin asthma is more commonly known as eczema or atopic dermatitis. This condition, which is marked by the skin being overly sensitive to specific irritants, typically affects people predisposed to allergies or asthma.

For some, this chronic skin condition can come and go; for others, it is an ongoing battle. Identifying the signs and symptoms of skin asthma can better help you treat this uncomfortable condition.

Asthma Symptoms:

Many things can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms. Your doctor will help you find out which things (called triggers) may cause your asthma to flare up if you come in contact with them. Triggers can include:

• Allergens from dust, animal fur, cockroaches, mold, and pollens from trees, grasses, and flowers

• Irritants such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, chemicals or dust in the workplace, compounds in home décor products, and sprays (such as hairspray)

• Medicines such as aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and nonselective beta-blockers

• Sulfites in foods and drinks

• Viral upper respiratory infections, such as colds

• Physical activity, including exercise

Asthma is different for each person. Some of the triggers listed above may not affect you. Other triggers that do affect you might not be on the list. Talk with your doctor about the things that seem to make your asthma worse.