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Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Donate Now Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Allergy Shots Drug Guide Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		Topic of the Month: May 2002 Camping with Allergies & Asthma Summer kicks off the start of camping season for kids and families everywhere. There’s nothing like a gooey s’more, ghost stories around the fire and canoeing with friends. But before heading outdoors for your camping trip this summer, learn what you can do to avoid allergy and asthma triggers lurking outdoors and in the wilderness. Allergic diseases affect more than 20% of the U.S. population and outdoor allergies are especially troublesome in early summer when trees release their pollen and weeds begin to grow. Follow the Academy’s three easy steps listed below to enjoy a fun-filled camping experience: Be Prepared The most important thing you can do for any trip is to be prepared. Take a look at the AAAAI Travel Checklist. Children are encouraged to complete the checklist with an adult and provide a copy to camp staff. Learn more about managing your allergies with AAAAI educational resources: Outdoor Allergens tip brochure Rhinitis tip brochure Stinging Insect Allergy tip brochure Be Alert Do you think you can identify the allergy and asthma triggers that might be lurking outdoors? Click on the image below and hover your mouse over the potential triggers. The pop-up messages will provide information about the triggers or the precautions you should take Key   Print the enlarged version Be Aware Hopefully you’ve read some of the many free resources that the Academy offers. See the links to the tip brochures above. Learning about your allergies or asthma will help you understand your condition and manage it better. In addition to printed resources, the Academy has several video clips about specific allergic conditions. Each clip is about a minute long. Stinging Insects This topic covers how to recognize a bee sting and what to do if stung. [56k and Slower Connections] [Cable, DSL, TI Connection] Asthma Triggers This video describes ways patients with asthma can reduce their risk of an attack by avoiding asthma triggers.  [56k and Slower Connections] [Cable, DSL, TI Connection] Rhinitis This video covers indoor and outdoor allergy triggers. [56k and Slower Connections] [Cable, DSL, TI Connection] If you would like to order these or any other AAAAI videos, please use the Public Education Order Form.  Additional Resources: For information about asthma camps, please visit the Consortium on Children's Asthma Camps The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) has a new book entitled Kim Goes to Camp. Young readers will enjoy reading about Kim, a spunky new character, as she faces the challenge of going to sleep-away camp with food allergies. The entertaining story will help children gain confidence with handling similar situations. See the FAAN Web site for details.   This topic was reviewed on 4-25-02 for medical accuracy by Martha V. White, MD, FAAAAI, Chair of the AAAAI Public Education Committee. <back>
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