Now Playing: Give It Your Best Shot!
Added: August 2005
Summary:
Your body can learn to fight off allergens by using immunotherapy, sort of like getting better at a video game the more you play it.
Asthma Explorers Club is the place to go for kids who like to play, have fun, and learn more about their Asthma. We also have great information for parents too.
Mold
Molds are a kind of living thing that make tiny spores that float in the air indoors and outdoors. Breathing the mold spores can cause allergic symptoms or infection. When the spores land on a damp spot they can start to grow more mold. There are molds that can grow on damp wood, carpet, and walls.
Food Allergy Tips
Have a food allergy management & emergency plan
Carry with you 2 self-injectable epinephrine
Recognize symptoms early and respond quickly
Communicate food allergies when dining out
Check the expiration on your emergency medication
Do not trade food
Read all food labels carefully and continually, because ingredients can change
Food and baked goods made by others may contain trace amounts or hidden allergenic foods
Have a responsible adult in every environment
Take Action
Staying on top of your asthma can be challenging. What works for you? What helpful tips would you suggest to help someone else be at their breathing best?
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The Asthma E-Club is not a substitute for consulting with your physician. We can't diagnose or prescribe. We will provide important information on asthma intended to be useful for your family. This may assist you in decisions that can positively affect your life.