Allergy and asthma can feel the same, but they’re not. Allergies affect your nose, eyes, and skin, while asthma affects your lungs. Let’s break it down.
Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes? That’s likely an allergy. Wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath? That’s more likely asthma.
Allergies are often triggered by dust, pollen, or food. Asthma can be triggered by exercise, cold air, pollution, or even those same allergens.
Allergies flare up right after exposure to allergens. Asthma symptoms can be delayed and often get worse at night or with physical activity.
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