Allergy Survival Guide: What to Do and Avoid to Stay Safe!

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Worried about allergic reactions? Learn how to protect yourself from severe allergies, including anaphylaxis. In this video, we’ll cover must-know tips for avoiding food, medication, and insect bite allergies. You’ll also learn how to recognize symptoms of a severe reaction and what to do in an emergency. Whether you or a loved one has allergies, these practical, life-saving tips can help keep you safe. References: https://www.healthline.com/health/tips-living-dangerous-allergies

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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about Allergy Survival Guide, what to do and avoid to stay safe.

00:16Your immune system's job is to protect you, but sometimes it overreacts to things like food,

00:20meds, or insect bites that aren't actually harmful. That's an allergic reaction,

00:24most are just annoying, like sneezing or itchy eyes, but some can be serious or even life-threatening.

00:291. Avoid your triggers. The best way to prevent a bad reaction. Avoid what you're allergic to.

00:35That might sound tough, but there are ways to manage depending on your allergy,

00:38whether it's insects, food, or medication. 2. Insect bite tips. If you're allergic to

00:44insect stings, try these. Skip perfumes, scented lotions, and deodorants. Wear shoes outside.

00:50Don't drink from open cans, bugs hide inside. Avoid bright, patterned clothes. And cover your

00:55food when eating outdoors. 3. Medication safety. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about any drug

01:01allergies. If you're allergic to something like penicillin, they'll avoid similar meds.

01:06For things like contrast dye, your doctor might give you steroids or antihistamines first.

01:11Also watch out for anticonvulsants and sulfur drugs. 4. Food allergy tips. If you didn't make the

01:17food yourself, be extra careful. Ask about ingredients when dining out. Read food labels closely,

01:22and let friends know about your allergies before visiting. 5. Common food allergens. Milk, eggs,

01:28soy, wheat are usual suspects. Also watch out for cross-contamination, especially with fish,

01:33shellfish, peanuts, and tree nuts. 6. Watch for anaphylaxis. This is a serious,

01:39life-threatening reaction that can hit fast. Symptoms include trouble breeding, swollen face or tongue,

01:45vomiting, diarrhea, drop in blood pressure or shock, chest pain, slurred speech, fainting. You're more at risk

01:51for severe reactions if you've had anaphylaxis before, you have asthma or other allergies,

01:55and you have a family history of bad reactions. 7. Be ready. Even if you're careful, accidents

02:01happen. Here's how to stay safe. Let people around you know about your allergies. Wear a medical alert

02:06bracelet. Don't go outdoors alone if you're allergic to stings. Always carry your epinephrine

02:11auto-injector. And keep your phone with you and have 911 on speed dial.

02:15Come again to our next meeting Sunbro.

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