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Nutrition Month
Allergy
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The 2015 Nutrition Month campaign,

Timbang iwasto sa tamang nutrisyon at
ehersisyo,
(Correct weight through right nutrition
and exercise)
aims to make people aware about how
they can prevent obesity. This will be
done by providing them with adequate
information.

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Sign and Symptoms:

Vomiting and/or stomach cramps
The
most associated
with
The
most common
food
Hivesfoods
food
allergy
in children
allergens
Shortness
of breath
in adults
are: are:
Wheezing
Repetitive
Milk
Fruit andcough
vegetable pollen
(oral
Shock
or circulatory
collapse
Eggsallergy
syndrome)
Tight,
hoarse throat; trouble
Peanuts
Peanuts and tree nuts
swallowing
Fish
and shellfish
Swelling
of the tongue, affecting
the ability to talk or breathe
Weak pulse
Pale or blue coloring of skin
Dizziness or feeling faint

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> Hives (urticaria) are red bumps or welts that appear on

the body.
> Contact dermatitis is a
reaction that appears when
the skin comes in contact
with an irritant or an
allergen. Symptoms include
a rash, blisters, itching and
burning. Skin irritants, such
as water, soap, detergent,
fabric softeners and
shampoos, are the most
common cause of irritant
contact dermatitis.

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> Latex allergy

usually
develops
after
repeated
exposure to latex products,
including balloons or medical
gloves. Symptoms may include
hives, itching or a stuffy or
runny nose. Some people may
experience asthma symptoms,
such
as
wheezing,
chest
tightness
and
difficulty
breathing.

Pet Allergy Symptoms

Sneezing
Runny or stuffy nose
Facial pain (from nasal
congestion)
Coughing, chest tightness,
shortness of breath and
wheezing
Watery, red or itchy eyes
Skin rash orhives
Pet Allergy Management and Treatment
Avoid being around dogs and cats; if
you have a pet at home, take specific
steps to limit exposure.
Nasal sprays, antihistamines and
bronchodilators can help relieve
symptoms.
Considerallergy shots(immunotherapy).

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Management and Treatment

> Keep the dog out of your bedroom and
restrict it to only a few rooms. Be
advised that keeping the dog in only one
room will not limit the allergens to that
room.
>Dont pet, hug or kiss the dog; if you
do, wash your hands with soap and
water.
>High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
cleaners run continuously in a bedroom
or living room can reduce allergen levels
over time.
>Regular use of a high-efficiency
vacuum cleaner or a central vacuum can
reduce allergen levels.
>Giving your dog a bath at least once a

Drug Allergy Symptoms

Skin rash orhives
Itching
Wheezing or other breathing problems
Swelling
Anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening
reaction that can simultaneously affect two
or more organ systems (for example, when
there is both a rash and difficulty
breathing)

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Management and Treatment

If you have a drug allergy:
Make sure all of your doctors are aware of your
allergy and the symptoms you experienced.
Ask about related drugs that you should avoid.
Ask about alternatives to the drug that caused
your allergic reaction.
Wear an emergency medical alert bracelet or
necklace that identifies your allergy.

Common Triggers of Drug Allergies

Penicillin and related antibiotics
Antibiotics containing sulfonamides
(sulfa drugs)
Anticonvulsants
Aspirin, ibuprofen and other
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs)
Chemotherapy drugs
Drug Allergy Management and Treatment
Avoid triggers.
Take antihistamines to control some symptoms.
Seek immediate medical care if symptoms worsen
or multiple symptoms occur together
(anaphylaxis).

Allergic rhinitis (aka Hay Fever), like skin

rashes and other allergies, develops
when the bodys immune system
becomes sensitized and overreacts to
something in the environment that
typically causes no problem in most
Hay Fever Triggers
people.
Outdoor allergens, such as pollens from
grass, trees and weeds
Indoor allergens, such as pet hair or dander,
dust mites and mold
Irritants, such as cigarette smoke, perfume
and diesel exhaust
Hay Fever Management and Treatment
Avoid triggers by making changes to your
Allergic rhinitis takes two different forms:
home and to your behavior.
Seasonal: Symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Keep windows closed during high pollen
can occur in spring, summer and early fall. They
periods; use air conditioning in your home
are usually caused by allergic sensitivity to
and car.
airborne mold spores or to pollens from grass,
Wear glasses or sunglasses when outdoors to
trees and weeds.
keep pollen out of your eyes.
Perennial: People with perennial allergic rhinitis
Use mite-proof bedding covers to limit
experience symptoms year-round. It is generally
exposure to dust mites and a dehumidifier to
caused by dust mites, pet hair or dander,
control mold (if you smell mildew, you likely
cockroaches or mold. Underlying or hidden food
have mold).
allergies rarely cause perennial nasal symptoms.
Wash your hands after petting any animal
Some people may experience both types of
and have a nonallergic person help with pet
rhinitis, with perennial symptoms getting worse
grooming, preferably in a well-ventilated area
during specific pollen seasons. There are also
or outside.
Hay Fever Symptoms
for rhinitis.
Runny nose nonallergic causesSymptoms
Control some symptoms with over-the-counter
also may be triggered
Itchy eyes, mouth or skin
medication.
by common irritants such as:
Decongestants
Sneezing
Cigarette smoke
Antihistamines (eyedrops, nasal spray and
Stuffy nose due to
Strong odors, such as perfume, or
oral medication)
blockage or congestion
hair spray and fumes
Antihistamines (eyedrops, nasal spray and
Fatigue (often
Cosmetics
oral medication)
reported due to poor
Laundry detergents
Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
quality sleep as a
Cleaning solutions, pool chlorine,
result of nasal
car exhaust and other air
obstruction)
pollutants (i.e., ozone)

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