Dr Rachna Shah Allergy amp 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 ID: 546546
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Seasonal Allergies
Dr.
Rachna
Shah
Allergy
&
ImmunologySlide2
Topics for today
What are the symptoms of allergies?
What cause allergies?
What can we do about our symptoms of allergies?Slide3
Symptoms of allergiesSlide4
Eye symptoms
Itchy eyes
Watery eyes
Red eyes
Allergic Shiners
Very rarely pain and sun sensitivitySlide5
Nose symptoms
Itchy nose
Sneezing
Runny nose
Nasal congestionSlide6
Ear Symptoms
Itchy ears
Ear popping
Fullness in the earsSlide7
Mouth and Throat Symptoms
Post nasal drip
Clearing cough
Itching of palate
Mouth breathingSlide8
Asthma
Inflammation of the airways
Cause symptoms of
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Coughing
Chest tightness
Waking at night with difficulty breathingIncreased shortness of breath with exertionSlide9
Eczema
Itchy, red patches on the skin
Located mostly on the inner surface of the elbows and behind the kneesSlide10
Hives
Itchy, red, raised bumps when in contact with allergensSlide11
What Cause AllergiesSlide12
Immune reactionSlide13
What are Pollens and MoldsSlide14
Pollen
Round or oval grains released from trees, grass, and weeds
Pollen that is allergenic is small, dry, and light
Need to be spread by the wind
Flowers are not likely to cause allergies unless you are a floristSlide15
Trees
Pollination season: Mid March until beginning of MaySlide16
Grass
Pollination Season: Mid May until the end of JuneSlide17
Ragweed
Pollination season: Mid August until the end of SeptemberSlide18
Mold
Season: mid July through the first frost
Live in soil and on plants and grassSlide19
What can we do about it?Slide20
Prevention
Limit exposure
Keep windows closed at home
and in
the car.
Use air-conditioning as much as possible
Limit outdoor activity
Wear goggles and mask when cutting grassKeep windows closedAvoid gardeningSlide21
Prevention - continued
Rinse off
After exposure remove clothes
Take a shower and wash hair
Try daily disposable contactsSlide22
Prevention - continued
Sinus rinse or
nettipotSlide23
Medications
Antihistamines
Blocks antihistamine that are released during an allergic reactionSlide24
Medications continued
Steroid
n
asal spray
Decreases inflammation in the nasal passage
Antihistamine nasal spray
Helps with congestion in the noseSlide25
DO NOT USE AFRIN!Slide26
Allergy Shots
Series of shots that last from 3-5 years
Patient is given increasing concentration of allergenic extract based on what they are allergic to
Changes the immune system from having symptoms of allergies to having less or no symptoms
80% of people have improvement in symptoms
In children see decreased progression to asthma in those that undergo allergy shotsSlide27
Conclusion
Seasonal allergies result in symptoms like itchy eyes, itchy nose, post nasal drip, asthma, and eczema.
Seasonal allergies are caused by an immune reaction to pollens and molds that we inhale.
Pollens and mold have defined seasons.
Avoidance of allergens is the primary treatment
Other ways to treat allergies are antihistamines, nasal sprays, and allergy shotsSlide28
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