Overflowing sewage, solitary confinement, and poor medical care, for starters. Wielding pipes as weapons, 2,000 inmates at Willacy County Correctional Center in Raymondville, Texas, broke out of their dormitories, started fires, and seized control of the federal prison on Friday.
Certain substances, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander, are common triggers. In some people, skin or food allergies can cause asthma symptoms. James T C Li, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic allergy specialist, answers questions about the link between allergies and asthma.
Most people who are sensitive to a particular allergen will have IgE antibodies. Symptoms Pollen allergy can cause symptoms such as a runny nose and watery eyes. Reactions to allergens often also play an important role in asthma.ost people who are sensitive to a particular allergen will have IgE antibodies. Symptoms Pollen allergy can cause symptoms such as a runny nose and watery eyes. Reactions to allergens often also play an important role in asthma.