How is allergic cough caused without allergens?

Written by Wang Chun Mei
Pulmonology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Allergic cough is a very common type of non-infectious cough, triggered by many factors. Generally, some patients may experience this cough due to exposure to certain harmful gases or irritants, while others might react to pollen, dust mites, or animal dander. Additionally, a portion of patients could be affected by the inhalation of cold air or due to genetic factors. Since it is an allergic cough, there must be triggering factors causing it. Therefore, for allergic cough, it is essential to eliminate the allergens and appropriately administer anti-allergy medications for symptomatic treatment.

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Written by Li Jian Wu
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How to test for allergens in allergic cough

For allergic cough, you can check for allergens by visiting a dermatology department for a blood test. Based on the results of the test, you can identify the allergens and isolate them to prevent allergic cough. In daily life, pay attention to a reasonable diet. Avoid overly greasy, spicy, or stimulating cold foods. It's beneficial to drink more warm water to boost metabolism, or you can boil some pear syrup, which helps relieve cough and dissolve phlegm. Make sure to rest adequately and avoid excessive fatigue.

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Have you checked for allergens for allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis is a disease characterized by an allergic reaction to external substances. Since it involves allergies to external substances, it is necessary to identify what triggers the allergy, generally requiring an allergen test. Without testing the causes of allergies, the treatment is merely based on experience or a clinical diagnosis lacking in etiological understanding, which is insufficient from a pathological perspective. Moreover, after identifying the allergens, medication can be tailored according to the allergens, or general advice can be given to the patients, such as avoiding certain allergy-inducing substances. For instance, mangoes are commonly known to trigger allergies, and so are fish and seafood, thus specific guidance can be provided to avoid consuming certain foods.

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Written by Wang Chun Mei
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How is allergic cough caused without allergens?

Allergic cough is a very common type of non-infectious cough, triggered by many factors. Generally, some patients may experience this cough due to exposure to certain harmful gases or irritants, while others might react to pollen, dust mites, or animal dander. Additionally, a portion of patients could be affected by the inhalation of cold air or due to genetic factors. Since it is an allergic cough, there must be triggering factors causing it. Therefore, for allergic cough, it is essential to eliminate the allergens and appropriately administer anti-allergy medications for symptomatic treatment.

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How to Test for Allergens in Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is considered an autoimmune disease, mainly triggered by the body's immune response after contact with allergens, leading to related clinical symptoms such as itchy nose, runny nose, and sneezing. Generally, it is necessary to conduct an allergen test. Currently, there are mainly two methods for allergen screening. The first is the skin prick test, and the second is a blood test. Both methods are commonly used clinically. Relatively speaking, the skin prick test may induce higher risks of side effects or allergies. Some patients may need to undergo both tests and look at the results comprehensively, but most patients can choose one of the two.

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"What are the usual allergens for allergic cough?"

Allergic coughs can potentially be triggered by certain factors, such as exposure to allergens; common indoor allergens include dust mites and some fungi. Sometimes, contact with sensitizing substances can cause allergies, with common allergens including grain dust, pollen, flour, and animal fur. Additionally, some patients may experience allergic coughs triggered by exposure to certain medications, foods, and additives. Allergic coughs can also be caused by respiratory infections. Exposure to tobacco, air, and environmental pollution can also affect some patients, with common sources including cooking fumes from gas, smoke from cigarettes, and insecticide sprays. Therefore, patients with allergic coughs should avoid these risk factors and properly use inhaled corticosteroids to manage their condition.