HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Asthmatic Skin Allergy?

My son has an asthma skin allergy since he was 5 years old. Today he is already 16 years old. During this years we had consulted to diffirent doctors and even to dermatologist. I want to know what causes his allergy? What medication he needs? Is it the climate since we here in the Philippines? And, what the foods that he should not take.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions for your son:

1. If he as both asthma & skin allergy, I would suggest him allergy testing for air-borne and food allergens. This will help you identify the substances that he may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.

2. Common air-borne allergens causing allergies are - house dust mites, molds, pollens and animal danders. Common foods causing allergies are - milk, peanut, wheat, soy, eggs, tree nuts, fish, sea foods, etc.

He should avoid only those foods to which he is allergic to.

3. The medicine that he needs would depend upon severity and frequency of his diseases. So more details would require to advice about medications.

In general, I would suggest him to use salbutamol inhaler for wheezing/breathing difficulty symptoms and he as asthma symptoms very frequently, I would suggest him daily montelukast.

For skin allergy, I would suggest him regular application of lotion like calamine immediately after bath to retain moisture in skin. If he still has symptoms, he might require corticosteroid creams.

4. Climate is important for air-borne allergens like house dust mites, molds and pollens. So, yes, it does have effect. Especially humidity increases both house dust mites and mold concentration.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish your son the best of the health.

Thank you & Regards.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Asthma


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Asthmatic Skin Allergy?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions for your son: 1. If he as both asthma & skin allergy, I would suggest him allergy testing for air-borne and food allergens. This will help you identify the substances that he may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them. 2. Common air-borne allergens causing allergies are - house dust mites, molds, pollens and animal danders. Common foods causing allergies are - milk, peanut, wheat, soy, eggs, tree nuts, fish, sea foods, etc. He should avoid only those foods to which he is allergic to. 3. The medicine that he needs would depend upon severity and frequency of his diseases. So more details would require to advice about medications. In general, I would suggest him to use salbutamol inhaler for wheezing/breathing difficulty symptoms and he as asthma symptoms very frequently, I would suggest him daily montelukast. For skin allergy, I would suggest him regular application of lotion like calamine immediately after bath to retain moisture in skin. If he still has symptoms, he might require corticosteroid creams. 4. Climate is important for air-borne allergens like house dust mites, molds and pollens. So, yes, it does have effect. Especially humidity increases both house dust mites and mold concentration. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish your son the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.