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ALLERGIES

ALLERGIES. The Participant will be able to Describe common signs of allergic reaction Recognize common causes and aggravating factors in allergic reactions Effectively implement Allergy Action Plan and Individual Care Plan. OBJECTIVES. Allergic reaction defined Causes of allergic reactions

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ALLERGIES

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  1. ALLERGIES

  2. The Participant will be able to Describe common signs of allergic reaction Recognize common causes and aggravating factors in allergic reactions Effectively implement Allergy Action Plan and Individual Care Plan OBJECTIVES

  3. Allergic reaction defined Causes of allergic reactions Aggravating factors in allergies Signs & symptoms of allergic reactions Managing allergies in child care Strategies for treating allergies including anaphylaxis. Topics:

  4. ALLERGIES An allergic reaction is an abnormal immune response to a substance that does not generally cause a reaction in most people.

  5. Symptoms of Allergies can be… • Mild • Moderate • Severe

  6. CAUSES OF ALLERGIES INGESTANTS: substances that enter the body by mouth INJECTED: enter the body through puncture INHALANTS: the allergen is breathed in through the nose or mouth CONTACT ALLERGIES: enter the body through the skin

  7. INGESTANTS FOOD Milk Eggs Peanuts & Tree nuts Wheat Soy Fish & Shell Fish

  8. INGESTANTS DRUGS Penicillin Sulfa Barbiturates Anticonvulsants

  9. INJECTED Vaccines Antibiotics Insulin Insect Stings

  10. INHALANTS • Pollens • House dust mites • Molds • Animal dander and saliva • Chemicals used in industry

  11. House Dust Mite

  12. An allergic skin reaction from contact with a substance that is usually harmless to others. Metals Skin care products Medication Latex Contact Allergies

  13. AGGRAVATING FACTORS Weather Changes Second hand smoke Heat Cold Infection

  14. Asthma Hay Fever Eczema Hives Contact Dermatitis Conditions Aggravated by ALLERGIES

  15. TREATMENT Avoidance Medication Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy) Control of environment

  16. Policy Considerations Individualized Health Care Plan Allergy Action Plan Managing Allergies in Child Care

  17. ANAPHYLAXIS Life Threatening Allergic Reaction

  18. Anaphylaxis …test your knowledgeTruth? Or Myth • Anaphylaxis is Rare • The cause of anaphylaxis is always obvious • Anaphylaxis is always accompanied by hives • Anaphylaxis will subside in 1-2 hours

  19. Symptoms of Anaphylaxis

  20. Anaphylaxis What You Should Do…

  21. Parent permission Physician written authorization, An individualized written health care plan One-on-one specialized training from the parent and/or health care provider Medication available during field trips Requirements for using Emergency Injectable medication

  22. Anaphylaxis TREATMENT

  23. American Lung Association61 Broadway, 6th FloorNew York, NY 100061-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872)www.lungusa.org Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 402Washington, DC 200361-800-7-ASTHMA (1-800-727-8462) or 202-466-7643www.aafa.org The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network11781 Lee Jackson Highway, Suite 160Fairfax, VA 22033-33091-800-929-4040www.foodallergy.org American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100Milwaukee, WI 53202-38231-800-822-2762 or 414-272-6071www.aaaai.org Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNational Center for Environmental Health1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or 404-639-3534www.cdc.gov/nceh Medication Administration: An Instructional Program for Training Unlicensed Personnel to Give Medications in Out-of-Home Child Care in Ohio Student Manual Resources

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