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Allergies . By: Danielle Potts . What are allergies . Allergies are caused by your immune systems reaction to certain things like: Foods Lint Pollen Mold and mildew Dust mites Urine, spit, dander ,and other things from animals Latex Insects . Symptoms of allergies . Sneezing
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Allergies By: Danielle Potts
What are allergies • Allergies are caused by your immune systems reaction to certain things like: • Foods • Lint • Pollen • Mold and mildew • Dust mites • Urine, spit, dander ,and other things from animals • Latex • Insects
Symptoms of allergies • Sneezing • Runny nose • Itchy eyes and ears • Sore throat • A red, bumpy, itchy skin rash • Stuffy nose • Stomach cramps • Vomiting • Diarrhea
How do you know if you have allergies • Some people go to a allergist and get a skin test • They take a little bit of a suspected allergen and then places it on a patch of your skin • If you are allergic to the substance the patch of skin will turn red • Negative skin test Positive skin test
The difference between allergies and colds • The difference between a cold and an allergy can be difficult • When you have allergies your nose and eyes itch • Colds don’t itch • The mucus that comes from your nose or that you cough up is usually yellowish and thick • Allergies mucus is clear like water
The three branches of allergies • Those that come in direct contact with the skin (pet dander ) • Those that are ingested (foods) • Those that are airborne and breathed in (pollen)
Did you know ? • ? One way to get allergies is by genetics • ? Eating raw organic honey can help allergies • ? There is no cure for allergies • ? Approximately 32 million Americans suffer from allergies • ? Many people use humidifiers, vaporizers, air conditioners, and air filters to minimize the number of allergens