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Allergies and Asthma

Allergies and Asthma. Allergy: Abnormal immune reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance Asthma : A serious chronic condition that causes air passages in the respiratory system to become narrow or blocked. ALLERGIES. Allergen: Substance that causes an allergic reaction Dust Pets

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Allergies and Asthma

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  1. Allergies and Asthma • Allergy: Abnormal immune reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance • Asthma: A serious chronic condition that causes air passages in the respiratory system to become narrow or blocked

  2. ALLERGIES • Allergen: Substance that causes an allergic reaction • Dust • Pets • Medications • Food • Plants • Pollen

  3. ALLERGIES • Histamines: Chemicals in the body that cause the symptoms of the allergic reaction • Sneezing • Water Eyes • Rash • Hives • Nausea • Diarrhea

  4. ALLERGIES • Antihistamines: Medicines that help control the effects triggered by histamines

  5. ASTHMA • Triggers • Smoke • Air Pollution • Certain Foods and Medication • Cold Air • Physical Activities • Strong Emotions • Stress

  6. ASTHMA • No Cure • Managing • Medications • Inhalers

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