Can Childhood Eczema Lead to Asthma? Understanding the Allergic March
Understanding how allergic conditions can develop and change throughout life
Allergic conditions can develop at different stages of life, and for some people, more than one allergic condition may occur over time. The allergic, or atopic, march describes the pattern in which conditions such as eczema, food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma can appear during childhood and later in life.
In this video, Professor Adam Fox explains the links between these conditions and why understanding them as part of a bigger picture is important for patients and families.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- How allergic conditions can begin early in life
- The relationship between eczema and food allergies
- How respiratory allergies and asthma may develop later
- Why different allergic conditions can be connected
- How understanding the allergic march may help shape future prevention strategies
Watch the video below to learn more about the allergic march and what it may mean for children and families.
What is the allergic march?
The allergic march refers to the way different allergic conditions may develop at different stages of life. For example, eczema can appear early in childhood, while food allergies, allergic rhinitis, or asthma may develop later.
Not everyone with one allergic condition will go on to develop another, but recognising potential connections can help healthcare professionals better understand and manage allergic disease.
Please note: This video is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
