Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Food Allergies And Intolerance. People have adverse reactions to foods for many reasons other than allergies. Food allergy is much less common than most people think; less than 2 percent of U.S. adults have genuine food allergies. The following foods account for about 90 percent […]
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to Food Allergies And Intolerance. Additive: A substance, such as an artificial color or preservative, added to food. Allergen: A substance that produces an allergic reaction. Allergy: The body’s exaggerated reaction to a foreign substance that is harmless to most people. For a reaction to be considered an allergic reaction, it
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Food Allergies And Intolerance. Organizations American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Phone: 1-800-822-ASMA (2762) http://www.aaaai.org Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Phone: 1-800-7-ASTHMA (278462) http://www.aafa.org The Food Allergy Network Phone: 1-800-929-4040 http://www.foodallergy.org Web articles “Food Allergy and Intolerances” http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/food.htm Summary: This fact sheet from
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A bad reaction to a food doesn’t necessarily mean you have a food allergy. For a true food allergy to be present, two things must be happen: The reaction must involve the immune system. Allergy tests determine if the immune system is involved. The reaction must create certain symptoms. Symptoms alone, however, do not prove
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to asthma in children. Here is what you can do to make your child’s asthma easier to manage: Keep lines of communication open between you and the doctor, you and the child, and the doctor and the child. Have a written plan that says
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to asthma in children. Allergen: A foreign substance that triggers an allergic response in a susceptible person. Allergens are usually common items encountered in everyday life such as substances from insects, animals or plants (such as pollen). Allergy: An unusual response to a small amount of a foreign substance that
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on asthma in adults. Books American Lung Association: The Asthma Handbook. American Lung Association, New York, 1992. 24 pages. Bush RK and Georgitis JW. Handbook of Asthma and Rhinitis. Blackwell Science, Malden, MA, 1997. 270 pages. ISBN: 0-86542-433-0. Gershwin ME and Klingelhofer EL. Asthma: Stop
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on asthma in children. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 1-800-727-8462 http://www.aafa.org Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) Phone: 1- 800-878-4403 http://www.aanma.org National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov American Lung Association Phone: 1-800-586-4872 http://www.lungusa.org
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Asthma is a condition that affects the air passages in the lungs. These air passages are made up of thousands of tiny tubes that bring the air in and out of the lungs. It’s a two-step problem: When a child has asthma, the air passages are inflamed, which means they are red and swollen. The
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Asthma symptoms occur as the child’s lungs react to something to which they are sensitive. Inside the lung: The many tiny muscles surrounding the air passages tighten, making them narrower than usual. The air passages become swollen and more inflamed. The swollen air passages produce more mucus, further clogging the already narrow tubes. This results
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A number of “triggers” can bring on an asthma episode. These can vary from child to child. They include: Respiratory infections Exercise and sports Weather Irritants and pollutants Certain medications and foods Allergies Stress Certain health problems Respiratory Infections Respiratory-tract infections, such as the common cold and flu, can make asthma worse. How To Information
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It is very important to work closely with the doctor in getting control of the asthma. If you ever feel that the treatment is not going well, don’t be embarrassed to say so. The doctor will: Give you advice about avoiding the things that cause attacks. Prescribe medication to control inflammation. Prescribe “rescue” medication to
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