Definitions for "Extrinsic asthma"
People whose symptoms are brought on by one or more external factors such as pollen or dust, are said to have allergic or extrinsic asthma. This is particularly common in children who develop asthma.
Asthma that is triggered by an allergic reaction, usually something unhaled or in the environment.
Extrinsic asthma is asthma that is triggered by an allergic reaction, usually something that is inhaled.