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Lesson 3 Allergies, Asthma,Diabetes andArthritis
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Allergy- a specific reaction of the immune system to a foreign and
usually harmless substance called an allergen.
• Histamines- chemicals that can stimulate mucus and fluid production. Cause sneezing, itchy eyes,runny nose, sometimes hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3bOgdvV-_M
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Diagnosing allergies
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vho8Gcp6nZw
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Treatment of Allergies
• Stay away from allergen
• Use medication.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G7MBM8ObqU&playnext=1&list=PL1u2ASDGDNWsmHfxdJLu_TwgqRnWN1_PM&feature=results_main
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Asthma- inflammatory condition in which the small airways in the lungs become narrowed , causing difficulty
in breathing.• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82gn_rD
RpHk
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Managing asthma
• Monitor the condition- recognize the warning signs
• Manage environment- avoid exposure to allergens
• Manage stress• Take medication properly
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Diabetes• Chronic disease that affects the way body cells
convert sugar into energy
• 2 types
• Symptoms: frequent urination, thirst, tingling in hands/feet, sores that are slow to heal, sudden vision changes, frequent fatigue, unexplained weight loss
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRfDTqPzj4
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Type 1 Diabetes
• Is known as an autoimmune disease- a condition in which the immune mistakenly attacks itself, targeting the cells, tissues, and organs of a person’s own body.
• Gestational Diabetes- temporary situation due to pregnancy
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Treatment of diabetes
• Medication
• Monitor diet
• Participate in regular physical activity
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Arthritis- cause pain and loss of movement of the joints
• Osteoarthritis- disease of the joints in which cartilage breaks down. In time it may wear completely causing bones to rub against each other.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis- characterized by the debiltating destruction of the joints due to inflammation. 3 times more common in women than in men. Symptoms first appear between ages of 20 and 50. It is an autoimmune disease. Effects are usually symmetrical.
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RA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kOuma9Ad-E
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Treatment for arthritis
• Medication• Control weight• Prevent sports injuries• Protect against Lymes disease.