Taking a Breath
This allergen tends to grow in houses where there is a lot of moisture. It is sometimes black and fuzzy looking?
What is mold?
This plant allergen is often found outdoors and can cause rashes that itch very badly.
What is poison IVY
To avoid food allergens, it's important to read these on packaged foods.
What are food labels
Most common food allergy among children?
What is a peanut allergy?
This type of bracelet or necklace can provide critical information about a person's allergies in an emergency
What is a medical alert bracelet (or necklace)?
Name some ways you can protect yourself from breathing in allergens?
2. Limit exposure, close your windows (use the AC)
3. Since COVID some have said mask wearing has helped decreased allergies.
This allergic reaction causes red, itchy welts on the skin.
What are Hives?
This device can help keep indoor air free of allergens like dust mites and pet dander.
What is an air purifier
A person with a tree nut allergy should avoid these two types of nuts
What are walnuts and almonds?
This medication is commonly used to treat mild allergic reactions.
What are antihistamines?
Name some outdoor allergens?
Pollen
Trees
Grass
Weeds
The allergic reaction that occurs when using these types of gloves?
What is a latex allergy
To reduce pollen exposure, it's best to keep these closed during high pollen seasons
What are windows
People with a shellfish allergy should avoid these types of seafood
What are shrimp, crab, and lobster?
True or False: antihisamines can be used to treat mild allergic reactions such as sneezing & itching
What is True?
An allergy to this produces similar symptoms to seasonal allergies; however it is caused by skin, or fur that is shed around people.
What is dander?
This allergy is caused by insect venom that is injected into the skin.
What are bees, hornets, wasps, or yellow jackets
Washing these regularly can help reduce dust mites in your bedroom.
What are bed sheets and pillowcases
This type of milk is a common allergy
What is cow's milk?
In case of a severe allergic reaction, after administering an epinephrine auto-injector, you should do this immediately
What is call 911 or seek immediate medical help?
Name some common symptoms that occur from allergens that you breathe in?
Stuffy nose, itchy nose and throat, mucus production, cough, itching at the roof of the mouth, itchy ears, and wheezing.
What is a one way to prevent a skin allergy?
Avoid the allergen/don't go near the allergen
People with pet allergies should avoid this type of animal in their homes
What are cats and dogs
What are common reactions to a food allergen?
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, hives, itching, or anaphylaxis.
People who have hay fever are allergic to hay - true or false?
What is false?
Hay fever is called hay fever because the symptoms often occur during the summer and early fall, when hay is being made