PPT-Severe Allergies

amp Epi Pen Administration Health Services Department Presentation Overview Impact of food allergies on children What is a food allergy Triggers that worsen food allergies Mild signs amp symptoms. Objectives. Describe the symptoms of food allergies and life-threatening reactions.. Identify three actions to prepare for and respond to food allergy emergencies.. Identify three ways to create and maintain healthy and safe classrooms and schools for students with food allergies. . Dr. . Rachna. Shah. Allergy . & . Immunology. Topics for today. What are the symptoms of allergies?. What cause allergies?. What can we do about our symptoms of allergies?. Symptoms of allergies. and the Environment:. The Re-positioning and Re-branding of the ASC. The Asthma Society of Canada (ASC) is seeking your support transition from a health charity with an environmental interest into a health . Major Food Intolerances and Dietary Implications. Today’s Sponsor. Learning Objectives. Identify the 8 major food allergies and their dietary implications, . Discuss navigating food labeling and product choice, and . Climate Changes Allergies and Asthma. Mona Sarfaty, MD MPH FAAFP. . . Presenter Disclosures. (1) The following personal financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this presentation existed during the past 12 months:. What is Asthma?. Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway, making breathing difficult. Usually reversible, but not yet curable. Can be fatal. Not contagious. Not the same as allergies. Should You Be Concerned?. A Guide for Schools. Food Allergies are Serious!. 35-50. % . of . allergic . reactions that progress to . anaphylaxis are the result of food . allergens. 60% . of those cases were caused by . nuts (peanuts . Corrie Marinaro, ND. New England Naturopathic Health. About me. Colby College class of 2000 alum. Liberal arts mind perfect match for Naturopathic Medicine. Opened NENH in September of 2012 as a solo practitioner. Objectives. Describe the symptoms of food allergies and . life-threatening . reactions.. Identify three actions to prepare for and respond to food allergy emergencies.. Identify three ways to create and maintain . Objectives. Describe the symptoms of food . allergies and life-threatening reactions.. Identify three actions administrators can take to support . the management of food allergies in schools. . Identify two . What are allergies Allergies are physiological reactions caused when the immune system reacts to a allergies are more common in childrenThe immune system generates large amounts of the antibodies call Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and Early Care and Education Programs Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNational Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health P The Role of School Teachers and ParaeducatorsOverviewThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Program Intermediate (Grades 7-8). Allergy Awareness Challenge. Anaphylaxis. Common Allergens. Medical Identification. Cross-Contamination. Reading Ingredients. Signs & Symptoms. Epinephrine. Inclusion. 1. Anaphylaxis.