Allergic vs. non-allergic asthma

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This discussion clarifies the distinction between allergic and non-allergic asthma, emphasizing that non-allergic asthma can be triggered by substances such as preservatives, specifically Sodium Benzoate. The immediate bronchospasms experienced by individuals after consuming preserved fruit juice highlight the complexity of asthma triggers. The conversation also touches on the role of immunology in understanding these responses, suggesting that reactions to certain chemicals may be classified as irritant responses rather than true allergic reactions.

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  • Understanding of asthma types: allergic and non-allergic
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I know there are two types of asthma - allergic and non allergic...
When it comes to triggers for non-atopic asthma, drugs and chemials like preservatives are possible triggers..

From personal experience, I get bronchospasms after only a few mouth-fulls of fruit juice preserved with e.g. Sodium Benzoate. This is usually an immediate reaction. How is this not allergic??

I don't know if my confusion is because of my lack of immunology knowledge, but if you have any ideas..?
 
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From my limited knoledge of allergens they are allergic because they posess a sequence of repeating amino acids that our bodies normaly recognize on the surface of parasites. Perhaps simple chemicals in common language are referred to as allergens yet are not technicly produceing an allergeic responce.
 

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