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Cold-allergy sneezing and asthma – how are they related?

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Dr. dr. Nina Irawati, Sp.THT-KL(K)
Dr. dr. Nina Irawati, Sp.THT-KL(K) (Source: RSP BINTARO)

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Allergy sneezing and asthma risk factors include: genetics, a history of dermal allergy, not being given mother’s milk as a baby, cigarette smoking and flower pollen. “They can also be triggered by the environment: for example, if you live in a neighborhood with insufficient plant life, or a dusty environment. Triggers may include cold temperatures; exposure to animal feathers or fur; exposure to dust from carpets, curtains or beds; exposure to air fresheners and other indoor chemical products. The resulting inflammation is chronic or long-term, meaning if it happens, you should immediately contact a doctor to ascertain which allergen you are exposed to that causes the allergy,” Dr. Nina said. 

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For many years, the myth that asthma patients should not be allowed to practice sports, because it will cause the symptoms to appear, persisted. On the contrary, medical experts have found that routine, moderate exercise has a positive effect for asthma sufferers. The types of exercise that are safe for asthmatics include yoga, swimming, and walking. Dr. Nina went on to emphasize that asthma patients may engage in sports, if they train with lower intensity and exertion, for a relatively short period, accompanied with warming up and cooling down exercises. (est)

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