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Welcome to:
The Allergy and Asthma Information Newsletter

Your Editor: Denise Saylor

Vol. 1 - Issue 10 Oct. 7, 2001

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Letter from the editor
2. Allergy recalls
3. Chemical warfare rumors
4. Allergic reactions to bee stings

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1. Letter from the editor
In light of the aftermath of 9-11-01 I would like to remind anyone
in the area of the attacks to use a allergen airconditoner filter.
Please keep your windows closed due to the dust in the area.
If possible use a hepa vacumn or allergen vacumn cleaner bags
and vacumn at least once a week. Use either a hepa filter or an
air purifier. If you are working in the recovery effort take a shower
or bath before sleeping to wash all the dust off of you. Wear a dust
mask while outside. You won't be one of the few that are doing it.
Even non asthmatics are doing it. Take your medication before
going outside to reduce the effect of the dust on your lungs.
Keep this up till the recovery effort is finished. There are
rumored threats of chemical warfare which is scary for everyone.
They say that the likeliness of pulling this off is very minimal.
Just in case god forbid that we need it I am adding a link to cover
symptoms and such since they are so close to symptoms of asthma.
I feel we need to at least be aware of them. Please continue to pray
for the victims and thier families and continue to support them in
any way that you can. We started bombing the talban today so
please carry your inhaler just in case they retaliate. Even if you do
not feel a need for it. May god bless the world in this time
of crisis. Denise Saylor


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2. Allergy recalls
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ConAgra Recalls Unsalted Stick Margarine
Reason: May contain an undeclared dairy ingredient.
Distribution: MD, MS, MI, VA, PA, AL, MA, NH, OH, KY, NJ, CT,
TN, RI, NY, GA, WV and Maine.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/f45148.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/f45148.htm">
Read Article</a>
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Food Allergy Related Recalls
Reason: 16 alerts added
Distribution: Nationwide
http://209.58.136.120/rcls/rcnt/allergy.htm
<a HREF="http://209.58.136.120/rcls/rcnt/allergy.htm">
Read Article</a>


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3. Symptoms of chemical warfare
Just for your information since the symptoms of chemical
warfare are similar to asthma I thought I would post the
information I could find on it.Symptoms could range
from headache to cough to blurriness in vision.
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http://www.channeloklahoma.com/sh/news/stories/nat-news-10047132001100
5-071052.html
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This article came from channeloklahoma.com or
KOCOTV channel 5 in Oklahoma city.

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4. Allergic reactions to bee stings
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Allergic Reactions to Bee Stings
by Victoria Ries

Summer is a great time to get out and about in the countryside to
enjoy the sunshine, fresh air,wildflowers and.....bees!

Honeybee, Bumblebee, Wasp, Hornet and Yellow Jacket stings--
all potentially life threatening to those hypersensitive to
Hymenoptera venom, which can cause fatal Anaphylaxis if not
treated within minutes.

Along with localized pain, itching and swelling around the sting
site, victims can experience life threatening, systemic problems
within fifteen minutes to an hour, which may include: hives,
shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure,
lethargy, loss of consciousness, bronchospasms, swelling of
larynx/throat, swelling of face, tongue and mouth, shock and
in some cases, death. To temporarily stall Anaphylaxis, it is
vital the victim get an epinephrine shot if symptomatic (every
ten to twenty minutes if necessary, until arrival at hospital)
as Anaphylaxis can, recur between shots. Epinephrine
can save precious minutes of the victim's life in the event of a
severe reaction far from a hospital.

EpiPen and EpiPenJr product information is available at
http://www.allerex.ca/product.htm

To remove a Honeybee stinger, which looks like a splinter;
gently scrape it out gently with a credit card or fingernail
making sure not to put pressure on the stinger, which will
automatically pump until all venom is released. After
removal, wash site with soap and water and apply an
icepack to reduce swelling. 90% of the venom is released
in the first twenty seconds of the initial sting; the faster
the stinger and venom sac are removed, the better.
The bee will die a short while after stinging you.

Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets and Bumblebees
are able to sting multiple times. On killing a
Yellow Jacket, a scent is released which will attract his
buddies and they will try to attack you. The best line of
defense is to run to the nearest house or a car--an enclosed
shelter of some sort. If a few get trapped in the car with you,
drive a mile away, then get out of the vehicle and let them
out, too. If multiple stings are sustained, seek medical help
immediately.

Cover Up: At the end of the season, the culprits seem to
sting without reason, making it difficult for those with
severe allergic reactions to plan their outdoor activities.
It is wise to cover as much of the body as possible;
wear solid white or pale colored clothing, long sleeves,
a hat, long pants and socks. Bees are attracted to dark
and floral patterned clothing. Always carry life-saving
epinephrine shots--just in case of an emergency.

BeeGone Spray: For exposed areas, make up a spritzer
bottle of one teaspoon of tea tree essential oil, one
teaspoon of lavender essential oil, one teaspoon of
citronella oil and half a cup of vodka. Firstly, spray it
on the hands then apply to the neck and face,
avoiding the eyes.

Unfortunately, multiple stings do not help desensitize
the effects of Hymenoptera venom; in most cases, it
works the opposite way. Immunotherapy may help
some people. A physician or allergist will provide
full details of available Immunotherapy Programs.

Copyright 2001 Victoria Ries All rights reserved

Victoria Ries is a freelance writer living in the rural
mountains of Arizona. She homeschool's four
of six children still living at home. Visit her web site at
www.ruralcountryliving.com and subscribe
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Best regards,

Victoria Ries
www.ruralcountryliving.com


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