Allergen Avoidance in Asthma: Is There a Role?

Abstract

Asthma is a heterogeneous disease with symptoms that fluctuate in scale and severity throughout life. Whilst allergic triggers have been implicated in both its development and subsequent exacerbations, there is no conclusive evidence that allergen avoidance in infancy prevents subsequent development of asthma. Recent studies suggest that allergen avoidance is not an important management strategy in established asthma.