WEB Certain Pollens Worse for Triggering Asthma Attacks
9/2024 HealthDay News
Pollen is a known trigger for seasonal allergies and asthma attacks. A new study finds that certain types of pollen may be more likely to trigger asthma attacks than others.
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, looked at data from over 100,000 asthma patients in the United States. The researchers found that people with asthma who were exposed to high levels of pollen from juniper trees, oak trees, and ragweed were more likely to have an asthma attack.
Certain Pollens Worse for Triggering Asthma Attacks
The study also found that the risk of an asthma attack was higher when the pollen levels were high and the air was dry and windy.
“Our study suggests that certain types of pollen may be more likely to trigger asthma attacks than others, and that the risk of an asthma attack is higher when the pollen levels are high and the air is dry and windy,” said lead author Dr. James Sublett, an allergist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
“People with asthma who are allergic to these pollens should be aware of the risks and take steps to avoid exposure when the pollen levels are high,” Sublett said.
Conclusion
This study provides important information about the different types of pollen that can trigger asthma attacks. People with asthma should be aware of the risks and take steps to avoid exposure to these pollens when the levels are high.
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