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*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Breathing difficulty
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Anxious mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 57 | |
| 30s | 112 | |
| 40s | 151 | |
| 50s | 203 | |
| 60s | 154 | |
| 70+ | 101 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 167 | |
| Female | 584 |