1. Allergies Aaron, Tyra, Cariane

2. Allergies An exaggerated response of the immune system Usually to substances such as food or pollen

3. Causes Allergens that are foreign to the body and causes an allergic reaction. Pollens, dust mites, molds, animal proteins, food, and sometimes medication

4. Symptoms Depend on the substance involved Can range from mild to severe Food allergies – Tingling mouth, Hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat Insect sting – Swelling at sting site, hives, cough Drug allergy – Hives, facial swelling, wheezing Seasonal allergies – Itchy eyes, nose, throat, ears, sneezing, irritability, nasal congestion

5. Prevention Staying away from what causes the allergy Wearing a medical alert bracelet to notify others if the allergy is severe and you unable to communicate

6. Treatment Epinephrine shot can be given to be carried around in case of severe allergic reaction Over the counter medication Immunotheraphy

7. Sources http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/allergies/basics/treatment/con- 20034030 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/allergies/basics/treatment/con- 20034030 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/allergies/basics/prevention/con- 20034030# http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/allergies/basics/prevention/con- 20034030# http://www.webmd.com/allergies/ http://www.medicinenet.com/allergy/page4.h tm http://www.medicinenet.com/allergy/page4.h tm