Its Nothing To Sneeze About

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Its Nothing To Sneeze About

• Presented by
• Carolyn Andrews
• Eva Marie Valenta
• Kim Wilde

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Allergic Reactions

• Are exaggerated immune responses to substances
  that are not usually harmful
• Symptoms caused by production of chemicals like
  histamine, as well as IgE (an antibody)

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Sources of Allergic Reactions
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Symptoms of Respiratory Allergies

• Runny nose
• Swollen/ burning eyes
• Coughing/wheezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Headaches

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Facts About Allergies

• Affect 20 of children
• Not genetic
• Can develop at any age
• Can be overcome

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Asthma

• Inflammatory disorder restricting air flow to the
  lungs, causing wheezing, coughing and chest
  pain/tightness
• Affects 12 of Canadian children
• Attacks are triggered by air pollution, second
  hand smoke and allergens

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Allergies and Asthma
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Prevention Avoidance
Follow the pollen levels at the Weather
Network
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Discussion and Questions
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Credits and Sources

• http//health.allrefer.com/
• http//www.phschool.com/
• http//www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/00
  0812.htmSymptoms
• http//healthyhorns.utexas.edu/guide/allergies.htm
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• wolfgang.hcuge.ch/
• http//map.co.door.wi.us/swcd/White20Pine2.jpg
• http//www.kestan.com
• http//www.oznet.ksu.edu/
• www.partnersinrhyme.com
• www.ctv.ca