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Asthma, Allergy and Sinus Clinic

Common allergy questions and answers

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Do I have asthma?

Symptoms include:

Coughing
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath

Triggers:

Allergens (animal dander, pollen, mold spores, dust mite, cockroach, etc...)
Cold air
Exercise
Infections
Cigarette smoke
Odors and Fumes
Stress

Suspect Asthma if....

Child with eczema and cough or wheezing
Frequent bronchitis in a non-smoker
Cold always ends in chest symptoms
Symptoms of asthma at night-time or with exertion
History of pneumonia
Severe upper airway and sinus disease

asthma

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