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

Diagnosing allergies

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vho8Gcp6nZw

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

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

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Managing asthma

• Monitor the condition- recognize the warning signs

• Manage environment- avoid exposure to allergens

• Manage stress• Take medication properly

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRfDTqPzj4

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

Treatment of diabetes

• Medication

• Monitor diet

• Participate in regular physical activity

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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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kOuma9Ad-E

Treatment for arthritis

• Medication• Control weight• Prevent sports injuries• Protect against Lymes disease.