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Dealing withRespiratory Diseases,Asthma, and Allergies
• I will choose behaviors to reduce my risk ofinfection with
respiratory diseases.
• I will recognize ways to manage asthma and allergies.
Some diseases are spread from person to person while others
arenot. You will learn ways to prevent and manage these
diseases.What You’ll Learn1. Analyze the causes, symptoms,
diagnoses, and treatments ofcommunicable respiratorydiseases.
(p. 491)
2. Analyze ways to preventinfection with communicablerespiratory
diseases. (p. 491)
3. Discuss asthma and ways toprevent and manage asthmaattacks.
(p. 494)
4. Describe common causes ofallergies. (p. 496)
5. Describe ways to prevent ortreat allergies. (p. 496)
Why It’s ImportantAt some time, almost everyonewill be affected
by a respiratoryillness. In addition, millions ofpeople are
affected by asthma orallergies.
Key Terms• common cold• influenza• pneumonia • strep throat•
rheumatic fever• asthma• allergy• allergen• pollen• hay fever
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Writing About Allergies Suppose that you are meeting your
friendin the park. You notice she has her dog with her, and you are
allergic todog dander. After reading the information on page 496,
write an entry inyour health journal about two different ways you
could handle thissituation, and the possible outcomes of each.
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This part of the lesson includes a Guide to
Communicable Respiratory Diseases.
can be spread from person to person. The guide includes six
communicable respiratory diseases: the common cold, influenza,
pneumonia,
strep throat, tuberculosis, and SARS. You will learn the causes,
methods of transmission,
symptoms, diagnoses and treatments, and prevention for each
disease.
What to Know About CommunicableRespiratory Diseases
Communicable diseases
The common cold A respiratory infec-tion caused by more than 100
differ-ent viruses is the One-third of all colds are caused
byrhinoviruses. A rhinovirus is a virusthat infects the nose. High
levels ofstress can increase a person’schances of catching a cold.
Beingexposed to cold weather or gettingchilled does not cause a
cold. A coldcan last from 2 to 14 days.
OTC medicines may help relievesome symptoms, but they will
notcure or shorten the length of a cold.Gargling with warm salt
water maybring relief to a sore throat. Applyingpetroleum jelly to
the nose may helpan irritated nose.
Influenza A highly contagious viralinfection of the respiratory
tract is
or the flu. Most peoplerecover within a week or two, but it
can be life-threatening for elderly peo-ple, newborn babies, and
people withchronic diseases. The flu can lead topneumonia. Flu
viruses are constantlychanging, making it difficult for theimmune
system to form antibodies tonew variations of the flu virus. Flu
canspread rapidly in crowded places. Theinfected person who spreads
it oftendoes not show symptoms, yet can stillspread the disease. An
infected personis particularly contagious during thefirst three
days of infection.
A physician usually determines ifpeople have the flu by their
symp-toms and by whether the flu is pres-ent in the community.
Aspirin oracetaminophen may relieve fever anddiscomfort.
Children and teens should not takeaspirin to relieve symptoms as
it mayincrease the chances of developingReye’s syndrome.
influenza,
common cold.
Make theConnectionDiseases in theUnited States Formore
information onthe nation’s healthconcerns, see page 59in Lesson
6.
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Reye’s syndrome is a disease thatcauses swelling of the brain
and dete-rioration of liver function. Antibioticsare not effective
against flu viruses,but may help prevent the pneumoniathat
sometimes follows it.
Flu shots are available. Since fluviruses change often, flu
vaccines areupdated each year. They are highlyrecommended for
people under age 2and/or over age 65; people withchronic illnesses,
and/or a history ofrespiratory infections; pregnantwomen who are in
their second orthird trimester during flu season;and health-care
workers.
Pneumonia An infection in the lungscaused by bacteria, viruses,
or otherpathogens is Pneu-monia bacteria and viruses can bespread
by direct contact with aninfected person or with
contaminatedobjects. Laboratory tests, chest X rays,and physical
examinations are usedto diagnose pneumonia. Prompt treat-ment is
critical. Antibiotics are usedto treat bacterial pneumonia,
butviral pneumonia is much more diffi-cult to treat. Severe cases
may requirehospital care. A vaccine is available toprevent
pneumococcal pneumonia, atype which kills more people than allother
vaccine-preventable diseases.
Strep throat A bacterial infection ofthe throat is If it is
nottreated promptly, rheumatic fevercan occur. is anautoimmune
disease in the heartthat can cause fever, weakness, anddamage to
heart valves. When some-one has strep throat, the throat mayappear
very red and small patches ofpus may be visible. A throat cultureis
needed to diagnose strep throat.Antibiotics are prescribed to kill
thebacteria and to prevent spread of theinfection. Rest and fluids
help thebody fight the infection.
Tuberculosis A bacterial infection ofthe lungs is tuberculosis.
Peoplewith a weakened immune system,such as those with HIV and the
eld-erly, are highly susceptible to tuber-culosis. Those who are
homeless,malnourished, or inject drugs are atincreased risk for
tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis bacteria become air-borne through coughing and
sneezingby an infected person. Only peoplewith active tuberculosis
are conta-gious. Tuberculosis is not likely to bespread through
items or objects thathave been touched by a person withthe
disease.
A tuberculin skin test is the injec-tion of a protein substance
under theskin in the forearm. If within twodays a red welt forms
around wherethe protein was injected, the personhas been exposed to
tuberculosis.This does not confirm that a personhas tuberculosis.
Chest X rays andsputum samples are used to confirma diagnosis.
Although antibiotics areused to treat tuberculosis,
sometuberculosis pathogens have becomeresistant to them. Drugs are
avail-able to prevent tuberculosis in people
Rheumatic fever
strep throat.
pneumonia.
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Make theConnection
CommunicableDiseases For moreinformation onaccessing
healthinformation, see page17 in Lesson 2.
Healthy lungs will appear clear in achest X ray.
A chest X ray can confirm atuberculosis diagnosis.
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Allergies 493
who are in close contact with infectedpeople. Rooms with good
ventilationand air flow reduce the risk of thespread of
tuberculosis.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS) A contagious respiratory
illness caused by a new type of coronavirus is SARS. SARS
surfacedin early 2003 in some Asian countriesand then caused
outbreaks in other
countries. It is important to under-stand that the symptoms of
SARSare typical for many other respira-tory illnesses, including a
fever,cough, or shortness of breath. Withthis illness, another
criterion fordiagnosis is travel to specific Asiancountries where
SARS exists and/orclose contact with a person infectedwith SARS.
Since the initial out-break, SARS is now under control.
TABLE 45.1 Communicable Respiratory Disease Facts
wash hands often,avoid close contact withinfected person
avoid contact with infectedperson
avoid contact with infectedperson, wash hands often
avoid direct contact withinfected person, gettreatment for
respiratorydiseases, get a pneumo-coccal pneumoniavaccination
wash hands often, avoiddirect contact with infectedperson, get a
flu vaccination
wash hands frequently anddo not touch the nose oreyes, sneeze or
cough into afacial tissue, avoid closecontact with anyone whohas a
cold
SARS fever higher than 100.4°F andsymptoms of other
respiratoryillnesses, including cough, shortnessof breath,
difficulty breathing, lowoxygen in the blood, or X-ray findingsof
pneumonia
Tuberculosis extreme tiredness,coughing, night sweats, loss
ofappetite, weight loss, low-grade fever,chills, bloody sputum,
shortness ofbreath, and chest pain
Strep throat fever and severe sorethroat
Pneumonia shortness of breath,difficulty breathing, coughing,
chestpain, weakness, fever, and chills
Influenza headache, chills, sneezing,stuffy nose, sore throat,
and drycough, followed by body aches andfever
Cold runny nose, watery eyes, diffi-culty breathing, sneezing,
sore throat,cough, and headache
air, contact with aninfected person, or bytouching
contaminatedobjects
rest and drink plenty of fluids
air, enters the bodythrough the mucousmembranes of the
eyes,nose, or mouth
rest and drink plenty offluids
direct contact with acontaminated person orobject,
untreatedrespiratory diseases
antibiotics
coughing, sneezing, andclose contact with aninfected person
antibiotics, rest, anddrink plenty of fluids
air, through coughingand sneezing of aninfected person
antibiotics, supportivecare
air, enters the bodythrough mucousmembranes
good supportive care,rest
Transmission TreatmentDisease and Symptoms Prevention
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Asthma and ChildrenAsthma is the mostcommon long-termdisease in
school-agechildren.
Acondition in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed and
constrict, making breathing difficult for many people, is
. Asthma is an example of a noncommunicable
disease. Noncommunicable diseases are not spread from person
to
person. No type of condition results in as much absenteeism in
school as asthma.
What to Know About Asthma
asthma
Asthma Asthma is a chronic diseasethat cannot be cured. Symptoms
ofasthma include coughing, wheezing,and shortness of breath. People
withasthma have sensitive lungs thatreact to certain asthma
triggers.Asthma triggers are substances thatcause the airways to
tighten, swell,and fill with mucus. The airwaysbecome narrow and
blocked, and it isdifficult to breathe.
Asthma triggers include pollenfrom trees; grasses and weeds;
dustand mold; dog, cat, or other animaldander; cigarette smoke; air
pollu-tion; having a cold or the flu; aspirinor other OTC drugs;
perfumes andfragrances; odors from sprays andpaints; insecticides;
certain foods;and smoke from burning wood, paper,or other
items.
Asthma also can be triggered byemotional stress, especially
duringchildhood and adolescence. Asthmaattacks can be very
serious.
An asthma attack is an episodeof coughing, wheezing, shortness
ofbreath and tightness in the chestexperienced by a person who
hasasthma. Some people may becomeextremely sick from asthma
attacksand need to be hospitalized, andsome people have died from
them.
Most children who suffer fromasthma continue to have asthma
asadults. However, for about one-fourthof children with asthma, the
symp-toms decrease significantly as theyget older. Sometimes,
however,asthma does not develop until a per-son is an adult.
Exercise-induced asthma A conditionin which a person has
difficultybreathing during or shortly afterstrenuous physical
activity is calledexercise-induced asthma (EIA).The symptoms of EIA
can be mild orsevere and include coughing, wheez-ing, shortness of
breath, and tight-ness in the chest.
Some people with EIA suffer anasthma attack only with exercise.
Ahigh percentage of people with EIAsuffer asthma from allergies to
air-borne substances, such as air pollu-tants, dust, and animal
dander.Exposure to cold, dry air duringphysical activity is a major
trigger.
Six Warning Signs and Symptoms of Asthma
• coughing• wheezing • shortness of breath
• tightness in the chest• rapid breathing• itchy or sore
throat
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The following are warning signs of an asthma attack:
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Since regular physical activityimproves health status, learning
tomanage EIA is important. Propermedication allows most people
whohave EIA to participate in regularphysical activity. People with
EIAfrequently breathe in puffs of med-ication from an inhaler
before theyexercise to prevent an EIA attack.
EIA often can be reduced and pre-vented by improving physical
fitness.Breathing warm, moist air usuallyhelps the condition.
Swimming andother indoor water sports provide anideal environment
for people whohave EIA.
Ways to prevent asthma attacksPeople who have asthma can
prevent
asthma attacks by avoiding asthmatriggers. For instance, they
may avoidsmoky restaurants, refrain from wear-ing perfumes and
fragrances, or tradehousehold chores with siblings so thatthey
don’t have to do yard work thatcould aggravate their asthma.
Otherways of avoiding asthma attacksinclude recognizing warning
signs andtaking certain medication. If they failto recognize these
signs, their symp-toms may get worse.
If you have asthma, make a planwith your parents or guardian
andyour physician about what to do whenyou notice warning signs and
symp-toms of asthma. People with asthmashould always carry their
medica-tions with them in case of an attack.
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Allergies 495
Accessing Valid Health Information, Products, and
Services:Managing AsthmaAsthma must be taken seriously, but it
doesn’t have to keep youfrom having fun. You can control asthma
symptoms and have fewer,less severe asthma attacks by following
these tips.
1 Identify healthinformation, products,and services you
need.Develop a daily management planand an emergency plan with
yourhealth-care provider.
Some asthma medi-cines help preventasthma attacks.
2Find health
information, products,
and services. Find out what
triggers your asthma attacks, and
then stay away from those triggers.
4Take your medicationsregularly, and keepthem with you
foremergencies.
5Evaluate health
information,
products, and
services. Learn how you
feel right before an asthma
attack. If you know your
warning signs or
symptoms, you can get the
help you need.
6 Take action whenhealth information ismisleading and/orhealth
products andservices are unsatis-factory. Don’t let asthmakeep you
from enjoying a sportor activity you love. Consultyour health-care
provider abouthow to manage your symptomsso you can
participate.
3 Use your peak flowmeter every day ifit is part of
yourmanagement plan.
1. What are somecommoncommunicablerespiratorydiseases?
2. What is thedifference betweena cold and asthma?
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An overreaction of the body to a substance, that in most people
causes no
response, is an . A substance that produces an allergic response
is
called aan . Most allergens are harmless substances. They come
into
contact with the skin, respiratory airways, the surface of the
eyes, and the stomach.
What to Know About Allergies
allergen
allergy
Airborne allergens The most commonairborne allergens are animal
dander,feathers, pollens, and mites. Animaldander is flakes of dead
skin from ananimal. People who have symptoms,such as dizziness,
nausea, skin rash,itchy or watery eyes, drops in bloodpressure, or
difficulty in breathingwhen they are near cats, dogs, or
otheranimals, are allergic to animal dander.
is a yellowish powder pro-duced by flowers, trees, and
grass.Pollen may become airborne and trigger an allergic response.
The mostcommon response is hay fever.
is a common term for sea-sonal respiratory allergies that
typi-cally occur in the spring and fall.Symptoms include coughing,
sneez-ing, and inflammation of the nasalmucous membranes. People
who havehay fever may take medicine orreceive shots regularly to
lessen theirresponse to pollen.
Some people are allergic to housedust because it usually
contains smallfragments of mites and their feces.Mites are tiny,
eight-legged animalsthat resemble spiders.
Other allergens Not all allergies areairborne. A person can be
allergic tomedication, latex, insect stings, orfoods. One
medication to which manypeople are allergic is penicillin, an
antibiotic. A person who is allergic topenicillin may experience
breathingdifficulties, rapid pulse, and a suddendrop in blood
pressure. Other types ofantibiotics can be used to treat diseaseif
a person is allergic to penicillin.
People also can have an allergicreaction to latex or an insect
sting.Symptoms include skin rash, respira-tory irritation, and in
some cases,shock. To avoid a reaction to latex, aperson could use
plastic or vinyl gloves.
Many people are allergic to certaintypes of food. Peanuts, eggs,
milk, andshellfish are some common food aller-gens. People with
food allergiesshould avoid foods that contain theirallergy
trigger.
Allergy tests Skin tests can be usedto identify allergens that
produceallergic reactions. A skin patch testinvolves putting
allergens on a patch,taping the patch to the skin, andobserving the
reaction. Another testinvolves using a needle to place aller-gens
under the skin and observingthe reaction. A or a roundskin lump,
indicates sensitivity to aparticular allergen.
Treating allergies Medications can helpreduce or eliminate the
severity of cer-tain reactions. People may need toreceive
medication on a regular basis.
wheal,
Hay fever
Pollen
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Images
Make theConnection
Food Allergies Formore information onfood allergies
andintolerances, see page308 in Lesson 27.
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GUIDE
Key Terms ReviewComplete these fill-in-the-blank statements with
the lesson Key Terms on the left. Do not write in this book.
Recalling the Facts
1. A person with constricted bronchial tubesmay have a condition
called .
2. A respiratory infection that can be causedby one of more than
100 viruses is calledthe .
3. A powder made in flowers that is associ-ated with allergies
is .
4. A viral infection of the respiratory tractthat is very
contagious is .
5. Seasonal respiratory allergies are com-monly known as .
6. An infection in the throat caused by bacteria is .
7. The general name for a substance, which isusually harmless,
that produces an allergicresponse is a(n) .
8. A disease that can damage heart valves is.
9. An infection of the lungs caused by anynumber of pathogens is
.
10. An overreaction of the body to a substanceis called a(n)
._____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
allergenallergyasthmacommon coldcommunicable
diseasehay feverinfluenzapneumoniapollenrheumatic feverstrep
throatwheal
11. Why is proper hand washing important inpreventing the common
cold?
12. How is the flu spread?
13. Why is viral pneumonia more problematicthan bacterial
pneumonia?
14. What should a person do to reduce the riskof having an
asthma attack?
15. Why should a person always know what
the warning signs and symptoms of anasthma attack are?
16. Why should family members not smoke ifanother family member
has asthma?
17. Why should you know if you are allergic tocertain
medications?
18. How do allergy tests show that you havean allergy?
Critical Thinking19. Why are being exposed to cold weather
or
getting chilled not causes of a cold?
20. How is it possible that a person who gets aflu shot can
still get the flu?
21. Why do people with hay fever have symptoms such as coughing,
sneezing,and inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes?
22. Why are allergies not contagious?
Real-Life Applications23. What do you think is the best thing
you
can do to avoid communicable diseases?
24. Why do you think all people are not vacci-nated for the
flu?
25. Why do you think people might confuse acold with
allergies?
26. Is it a good idea to use leftover antibioticsfor a cold? Why
or why not?
ActivitiesResponsible Decision Making27. Discuss You are at home
recovering
from strep throat. Your friends invite you toa party and you
want to go. Discuss withyour classmates what would be a
responsi-ble decision in this situation. Refer to theResponsible
Decision-Making Model onpage 61 to review the steps involved
inmaking responsible decisions.
Sharpen Your Life Skills28. Access Health Information There
are several different ways to treat allergies.Contact your
physician or a local allergistto research allergy treatments. Write
a one-page paper on the advantages anddisadvantages of these
treatments. Couldany of them help your own allergies, if you have
any?
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Health & WellnessTable of ContentsUNIT 1 Health SkillsLesson
1 Taking Responsibility for HealthLesson 2 Accessing Valid Health
Information, Products, and ServicesLesson 3 Practicing Healthful
BehaviorsLesson 4 Analyzing Influences on HealthLesson 5 Using
Communication SkillsLesson 6 Setting Health Goals and Making
Responsible DecisionsLesson 7 Being a Health Advocate
UNIT 2 Mental and Emotional HealthLesson 8 Developing Good
CharacterLesson 9 Developing a Healthy MindLesson 10 Expressing
Emotions and Managing StressLesson 11 Dealing with DepressionLesson
12 Dealing with Loss and Grief
UNIT 3 Family and Social HealthLesson 13 Developing Healthful
Family RelationshipsLesson 14 Adjusting to Family ChangesLesson 15
Examining Dating and FriendshipsLesson 16 Practicing Abstinence
From SexLesson 17 Recognizing Harmful RelationshipsLesson 18
Preparing for Marriage and Parenthood
UNIT 4 Growth and DevelopmentLesson 19 Keeping Your Body
HealthyLesson 20 Learning About the Reproductive SystemsLesson 21
Learning About Pregnancy and ChildbirthLesson 22 Caring for Infants
and ChildrenLesson 23 Developing Learning and Planning StylesLesson
24 Aging Healthfully
UNIT 5 NutritionLesson 25 Choosing Healthful FoodsLesson 26
Following Dietary GuidelinesLesson 27 Using Diet to Guard Against
DiseaseLesson 28 Developing Healthful Eating HabitsLesson 29
Maintaining a Healthful Weight
UNIT 6 Personal Health and Physical ActivityLesson 30 Having
Regular Physical ExamsLesson 31 Being Well-GroomedLesson 32 Getting
Adequate Rest and SleepLesson 33 Participating in Physical
ActivityLesson 34 Practicing FitnessLesson 35 Exercising Safely
UNIT 7 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other DrugsLesson 36 Using
Prescription and OTC Drugs SafelyLesson 37 Choosing an Alcohol-Free
LifestyleLesson 38 Choosing a Tobacco-Free LifestyleLesson 39
Avoiding Illegal Drug UseLesson 40 Avoiding Drug DependenceLesson
41 Resisting Pressure to Abuse DrugsLesson 42 Reducing Risk by
Being Drug FreeLesson 43 Assessing Treatment Options
UNIT 8 Communicable and Chronic DiseasesLesson 44 Avoiding
Communicable Diseases.Lesson 45 Dealing with Respiratory Diseases,
Asthma, and AllergiesLesson 46 Reducing the Risk of STDs and
HIVLesson 47 Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular DiseasesLesson 48
Managing Chronic Health ConditionsLesson 49 Reducing the Risk of
Cancer
UNIT 9 Consumer and Community HealthLesson 50 Acquiring
Knowledge of Health LawsLesson 51 Managing Time and MoneyLesson 52
Analyzing Media MessagesLesson 53 Accessing Reliable Health
CareLesson 54 Investigating Health CareersLesson 55 Learning About
Public Health
UNIT 10 Environmental HealthLesson 56 Learning About
Environmental IssuesLesson 57 Preventing Air and Water
PollutionLesson 58 Preventing Noise and Visual PollutionLesson 59
Practicing Recycling and ConservationLesson 60 Protecting the
Environment
UNIT 11 Injury Prevention and Personal SafetyLesson 61 Reducing
Unintentional InjuriesLesson 62 Staying Safe During Severe Weather
and Natural DisastersLesson 63 Reducing the Risk of ViolenceLesson
64 Respecting Authority and Obeying LawsLesson 65 Protecting
Yourself From Physical ViolenceLesson 66 Protecting Yourself From
Sexual ViolenceLesson 67 Staying Away From GangsLesson 68 Reducing
Weapon InjuriesLesson 69 Performing Common First Aid
ProceduresLesson 70 Performing Emergency First Aid Procedures
Health ResourcesEnglish/Spanish GlossaryIndexCredits
Feature ContentsActivity: Using Life SkillsSpeaking OutHealth
NewsFacts AboutJust the Facts
Student WorkbooksReading EssentialsTo the StudentUnit 1: Health
SkillsLesson 1: Taking Responsibility for HealthLesson 2: Accessing
Valid Health Information, Products, and ServicesLesson 3:
Practicing Healthful BehaviorsLesson 4: Analyzing Influences on
HealthLesson 5: Using Communication SkillsLesson 6: Setting Health
Goals and Making Responsible DecisionsLesson 7: Being a Health
Advocate
Unit 2: Mental and Emotional HealthLesson 8: Developing Good
CharacterLesson 9: Developing a Healthy MindLesson 10: Expressing
Emotions and Managing StressLesson 11: Dealing with
DepressionLesson 12: Dealing with Loss and Grief
Unit 3: Family and Social HealthLesson 13: Developing Healthful
Family RelationshipsLesson 14: Adjusting to Family ChangesLesson
15: Examining Dating and FriendshipsLesson 16: Practicing
Abstinence From SexLesson 17: Recognizing Harmful
RelationshipsLesson 18: Preparing for Marriage and Parenthood
Unit 4: Growth and DevelopmentLesson 19: Keeping Your Body
HealthyLesson 20: Learning About the Reproductive SystemsLesson 21:
Learning About Pregnancy and ChildbirthLesson 22: Caring for
Infants and ChildrenLesson 23: Developing Learning and Planning
StylesLesson 24: Aging Healthfully
Unit 5: NutritionLesson 25: Choosing Healthful FoodsLesson 26:
Following Dietary GuidelinesLesson 27: Using Diet to Guard Against
DiseaseLesson 28: Developing Healthful Eating HabitsLesson 29:
Maintaining a Healthful Weight
Unit 6: Personal Health and Physical ActivityLesson 30: Having
Regular Physical ExamsLesson 31: Being Well-GroomedLesson 32:
Getting Adequate Rest and SleepLesson 33: Participating in Physical
ActivityLesson 34: Practicing FitnessLesson 35: Exercising
Safely
Unit 7: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other DrugsLesson 36: Using
Prescription and OTC Drugs SafelyLesson 37: Choosing an
Alcohol-Free LifestyleLesson 38: Choosing a Tobacco-Free
LifestyleLesson 39: Avoiding Illegal Drug UseLesson 40: Avoiding
Drug DependenceLesson 41: Resisting Pressure to Abuse DrugsLesson
42: Reducing Risk by Being Drug FreeLesson 43: Assessing Treatment
Options
Unit 8: Communicable and Chronic DiseasesLesson 44: Avoiding
Communicable DiseasesLesson 45: Dealing with Respiratory Diseases,
Asthma, and AllergiesLesson 46: Reducing the Risk of STDs and
HIVLesson 47: Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular DiseasesLesson
48: Managing Chronic Health ConditionsLesson 49: Reducing the Risk
of Cancer
Unit 9: Consumer and Community HealthLesson 50: Acquiring
Knowledge of Health LawsLesson 51: Managing Time and MoneyLesson
52: Analyzing Media MessagesLesson 53: Accessing Reliable Health
CareLesson 54: Investigating Health CareersLesson 55: Learning
About Public Health
Unit 10: Environmental HealthLesson 56: Learning About
Environmental IssuesLesson 57: Preventing Air and Water
PollutionLesson 58: Preventing Noise and Visual PollutionLesson 59:
Practicing Recycling and ConservationLesson 60: Protecting the
Environment
Unit 11: Injury Prevention and Personal SafetyLesson 61:
Reducing Unintentional InjuriesLesson 62: Staying Safe During
Severe Weather and Natural DisastersLesson 63: Reducing the Risk of
ViolenceLesson 64: Respecting Authority and Obeying LawsLesson 65:
Protecting Yourself From Physical ViolenceLesson 66: Protecting
Yourself From Sexual ViolenceLesson 67: Staying Away From
GangsLesson 68: Reducing Weapon InjuriesLesson 69: Performing
Common First Aid ProceduresLesson 70: Performing Emergency First
Aid Procedures
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