Allergies Presentation

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Here is a link to an interesting video on allergies.

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Thank You!

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This graph shows how the amount of people who suffer from allergies contribute to many other unhealthy conditions.

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Allergies, By Larissa Borys

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SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIES In the previous slide, we talked about allergic reactions and how they produce a chemical called histamine. This chemical will produce reactions to the body known as symptoms. Here are a few examples: Sneezing, wheezing, and coughing are apart of the response from the respiratory system. Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal problems are the result of a food allergy. Congestion, itching, dripping of the nose, and watery eyes occur during an allergic rhinitis. Flaky, itchy, and red skin are the result of eczema. When experiencing hives, you develop itchy red bumps on your skin.

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THE RISK FACTORS OF ALLERGIES Allergies don't just come randomly to some people, there has to be factors involved with their cause. Some people are more prone to allergies, or some just do not get them at all. The following are risk factors for developing allergies: Contain a family history of asthma or allergies. Children can be more susceptible to allergies than adults. Having asthma or an allergic condition. Exposure to pets and outside environment. Indoor and outdoor air pollution. And Your lifestyle: People should watch the foods they eat, and be aware when experiencing any symptoms of an allergic reaction.

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THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS THAT WERE ANSWERED IN THE PACKET: An allergy is a condition in which the body overreacts to a substance. An allergen is any substance that causes an allergic reaction. Examples Are: Pollen Dust Mites Mold Pets Symptoms of Allergies: Sneezing, wheezing and coughing Food Allergies cause digestive gastrointestinal problems Congestion, itching, watery eyes Skin irritations or hives

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What are Allergies? Allergies are a damaging immune reaction by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, medication, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive. An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergic reaction. This usually refers to common items, such as pollen, dust mites, mold, milk, peanuts, wheat, pets or insect stings. When someone is experiencing an allergic reaction, the immune system identifies the allergen as a foreign invader and attacks. The attacking causes a release of chemicals called histamines. Histamines is the substance that will produce reactions to the body.