PPT-Breathing Life into Asthma, Allergies

and the Environment The Repositioning and Rebranding 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 . behaviorAL. and environmental factors. What is a chronic disease?. Persistent or long-lasting, opposite of acute. Leading cause of mortality worldwide. Nearly one in two Americans has a chronic medical condition . 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. 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. By: Maddy Macari. Your eyes itch, your nose is running, you’re sneezing, and you’re covered in hives!. The enemy known as allergies, has struck again!. What are allergies?. Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are typically harmless to most people. When you're allergic to something, your immune system mistakenly believes that this substance is harmful to your body.. 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. 2010 NIAID Guidelines. Overview. 2010 Guidelines. Introduce . all potentially allergenic foods around 4-6 months of age, . vague risk . stratification . given. Do not restrict maternal diet during pregnancy or lactation for the purpose of preventing FA or AD. 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 . When does my child need to see an allergist control allergic symptoms If this happens your pediatrician may recommendpediatric allergista doctor who specializes in hay fever asthmaeczema and other all 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 airway (bronchial tubes) can become swollen and the muscle around the airway tightens. . The result is a narrowed airway. Symptoms. Wheezing. Coughing. Shortness of breath. Chest tightness. Increased rate of breathing. Allergies. A short course to learn how to recognise and deal with allergic reactions.. Learning outcomes:. I can recognise when someone is having an allergic reaction. I can help someone who is having an allergic reaction.