Allergies and Asthma

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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

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ALLERGIES

• Allergen Substance that causes an allergic
  reaction
• Dust
• Pets
• Medications
• Food
• Plants
• Pollen

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ALLERGIES

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

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ALLERGIES

• Antihistamines Medicines that help control the
  effects triggered by histamines

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ASTHMA

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

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ASTHMA

• No Cure
• Managing
• Medications
• Inhalers