What is allergic asthma?

Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma. Allergens such as dust mites, mold, pollen, and others cause airways to tighten and become inflamed. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest.

How do members experience allergic asthma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with allergic asthma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for allergic asthma*

Who has allergic asthma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 7
20s 49
30s 106
40s 149
50s 156
60s 145
70+ 64

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 136
Female 524