Printed guidelines are widely available through the Allergy Society of South Africa and you should request these from your doctor. The more knowledge you have about avoidance programmes the better the outlook will be for the treatment of your asthma. Certain occupations carrying a high-risk of allergic sensitisation should not be recommended for young asthmatics about to embark on a career. In addition to avoidance procedures there is a wide-range of highly effective medicines to treat all grades of asthma. In the vast majority of cases there is absolutely no reason why people who have asthma should not be able to lead a normal, active and happy life these days.
Allergens are the substances that cause allergic illnesses.
The inflammation of the lining of the airways in the lung is mainly caused by the allergic reaction Allergens can be identified by skin tests or by special blood tests. Allergy Society of South Africa.