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Allergies

Allergies. Allergies and Allergens. Allergies- abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances Allergen- a substance capable of triggering an allergic reaction such as: Pollen Dust Food . Facts.

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Allergies

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  1. Allergies

  2. Allergies and Allergens • Allergies- abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances • Allergen- a substance capable of triggering an allergic reaction such as: • Pollen • Dust • Food

  3. Facts • If one parent has allergies there’s a 33% chance their child will too • If both parents have allergies chances are 7 in 10 that their child will have allergies • There are no cures for allergies, just treatment and prevention • The single most common cause of chronic health problems among young children are allergies

  4. Types of Allergies • Ingestants- allergens that are eaten (shrimp, nuts, oral medicine) • Cause digestive upsets and respiratory problems • Inhalants- allergens that are breathed into lungs (pollens, molds, perfumes) • Affect respiratory system • Contactants- allergens that are touched/ come in contact with skin (soaps, cosmetics, medicines placed on skin, poison ivy, grass) • Cause skin irritations • Injectables- allergens that are injected into the body (insect bites and injected medicines) • Cause respiratory, digestive, and/ or skin disturbances

  5. Signs and Symptoms • Some common signs and symptoms • Frequent colds and ear infections • Frequent nosebleeds • Hives, eczema, or other skin rashes • Red, itchy eyes, swollen eyelids • Lack of energy, lack of interest, irritability • Chronic redness of throat • Stomachaches

  6. Severity of Allergies

  7. Common Food Allergens • Eggs • Milk/ Milk products • Fish and Shellfish • Peanuts • Wheat and wheat products • soybeans

  8. What Can Be Done? • Teachers Can: • Limit the child’s exposure to annoying allergens • Make sure students have their antihistamines, decongestants, bronchodilators, and anti- inflammatory nasal sprays to treat respiratory allergens • Keep medications / treatments close by • Know how to use treatment • Teachers must be aware of all the allergies their students have, and the severity of these allergies. If students have treatments that need to be administered they should get training and make sure they know how to do it.

  9. In the Classroom • Teach students about allergies • What they are • Symptoms and reactions to allergens • Make students aware of the allergies people have in there classroom • Ex: If a student is highly allergic to peanuts make sure students know they should not eat peanuts around them, if they’ve eaten peanuts they should do things such as wash hands and brush teeth before interacting with them again.

  10. References Allergie Facts and Figures. (n.d.). Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Retrieved May 25, 2011, from www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=30 Allergies - definition of Allergies in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.. (n.d.). Medical Dictionary. Retrieved May 25, 2011, from http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com Marotz, L. (2009). Health Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child. Delmar Learning

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