atopic asthma

Trichloramine, the gas that is in swimming pools can cause atopic asthma.

Atopic asthma is the most common form of asthma.

It is known that non-atopic asthma has a more severe clinical course than atopic asthma.

There is a strong association of C. pneumoniae with long-standing asthma among the non-atopic asthma in comparison to atopic asthma.

Evidence in peer-reviewed journals shows that some fragrances can cause asthmatic reactions in some individuals, especially those with severe or atopic asthma.

These three medical problems, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and atopic asthma are called the Atopic Triad (a triad is when there is three of something).

Characteristic features of atopic asthma are circulating specific IgE antibodies, positive skin tests to common allergens, and infiltration of the bronchial mucosa with eosinophils and Th2 cells.

Usually a person who is atopic develops allergic rhinitis which affects the nasal passages which are behind the nose and they are also more likely to get atopic dermatitis which causes skin rashes and atopic asthma.

Caterpillar hairs sometimes have toxins in them and species from approximately 12 families of moths or butterflies worldwide can inflict serious human injuries (Urticarial dermatitis and atopic asthma to osteochondritis, consumption coagulopathy, renal failure, and intracerebral hemorrhage).