What is the difference between an allergy and asthma attack?
I understand that an allergen can cause an allergy attack which triggers histamine production, etc. But what's the difference between 'allergy' and 'asthma'?
Answer by Jade
I guess the easiest way to explain is that Asthma is a.....well I'm going to say condition, because I'm not sure if disease is the right word. Its something that is a part of your body. An allergy on the other hand is triggered by something out side of your body, in most cases, although there are autoimmune diseases that are basically the equivalent of your body being allergic to itself for some reason or another.
Asthma is not something that you can get away from, but as long as you avoid the thing that you are allergic too, you won't have the problems. Also, something else that makes allergies different is that your allergies can change over the years. They won't necessarily stay the same your whole life, and some can go away completely.
Asthma on the other hand, generally escalates or stays the same. Depending on the severity, it could mean anything from just an inhaler when an attack comes on, to daily medication to keep it in check.
Answer by B C
The term 'Asthma' would intersect with the broad group called 'allergic attack'. Sometimes, asthma is precipitated by an allergy, sometimes it is unknown. Sometimes, an allergy leads to an asthmatic attack, but sometimes, it manifests in another way (eg swollen lips, unconsciousness from anaphylaxis, etc). Both lead to histamine production.
Answer by versantly
the asthma attack affects the lungs. an allergy can cause an asthma attack, but can affect all body systems.
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