Allergy (Asthma) in Decorah

You may wonder what allergies and asthma have in common besides making you miserable. It turns out there is a lot in common. Allergies and asthma often occur together. The same substances that trigger hay fever symptoms may also cause asthma symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness. This is called allergic asthma or allergy-induced asthma. Certain substances, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander, are common triggers. In some people, skin or food allergies can cause asthma symptoms.

You should not be satisfied until your allergies and/or asthma are under control and your quality of life is improved. In our Allergy & Asthma Department in Decorah, Iowa, we treat many conditions to help get your symptoms under control, including:

• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Allergies to stinging insects (bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets)
• Asthma
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Chronic sinusitis
• Drug allergies (penicillin testing)
• Food allergies
• Hives (urticaria)
• Indoor and seasonal allergies
• Sinus infections

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Get more information about allergies and asthma from these sources:

• Mayo Clinic
• Today's pollen count
• American Academy of Allergy & Immunology
• Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
• The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
• The American Lung Association
• Food Allergy Research & Education
• National Institute of Health