Managing Respiratory Allergies: Symptoms and Solutions

Respiratory allergies involve allergic reactions in the respiratory system, leading to symptoms like coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Respiratory Allergies FAQ


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What is a respiratory allergy?

The body acts against a certain substance: the allergen. The most common allergens in respiratory allergies are pollen, dust, mould, and hair or animal dander. Respiratory allergies will often be diagnosed early in childhood by a paediatrician or allergy specialist.

What is a respiratory allergy group?

The Group helps provide a national framework for collaboration and communication among respiratory allergy experts. See the latest key publications, news, events and resources about pollen and respiratory allergy in Australia, and beyond.

What are the most common respiratory allergies?

The most common allergens in respiratory allergies are pollen, dust, mould, and hair or animal dander. Respiratory allergies will often be diagnosed early in childhood by a paediatrician or allergy specialist. What are the symptoms of respiratory allergies? The most common manifestations are rhinitis, bronchial asthma, and alveolitis.

How do respiratory allergies affect the respiratory system?

Respiratory allergies affect the respiratory system. Allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis are the two types of respiratory allergies. Allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) results in nasal symptoms and itchy, watery eyes, while allergic asthma results in airway constriction.

Why do people develop respiratory allergies?

Scientists don’t fully understand why people develop respiratory allergies. However, they believe that genetics and environmental factors play a role in their development. With a respiratory allergy, an allergen causes your symptoms. Like hay fever, some allergens are present seasonally, while others are present year-round.

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