1. Lesson 3 Allergies, Asthma,Diabetes andArthritis Page 702-708

2. 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3bOgdvV- _M

3. Diagnosing allergies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vho8Gcp 6nZw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vho8Gcp 6nZw

4. Treatment of Allergies Stay away from allergen Use medication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G7MB M8ObqU&playnext=1&list=PL1u2ASDGDNWs mHfxdJLu_TwgqRnWN1_PM&feature=results_ main https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G7MB M8ObqU&playnext=1&list=PL1u2ASDGDNWs mHfxdJLu_TwgqRnWN1_PM&feature=results_ main

5. 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82gn_rD RpHk

6. Managing asthma Monitor the condition- recognize the warning signs Manage environment- avoid exposure to allergens Manage stress Take medication properly

7. 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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9. 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

10. Treatment of diabetes Medication Monitor diet Participate in regular physical activity

11. 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.

12. RA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kOuma 9Ad-E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kOuma 9Ad-E

13. Treatment for arthritis Medication Control weight Prevent sports injuries Protect against Lymes disease.