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6. School the teachers: Help new teachers understand your child's allergy triggers and how to address them. Share your child's
treatment plan with school staff, including any medication needed during school hours. If your child has a food allergy, let the teacher
know they need two epinephrine auto injectors with them at all times.
7. Coach the coaches: If your child participates in athletic activities, make sure the coach or physical education teacher knows what
to do in case of an asthma- or allergy-related event.
8. Go straight to the experts: Board-certied allergists are trained to diagnose and treat your symptoms, and can create an
individual action plan. If you think you or your child might be one of the more than 50 million Americans that suffer from allergies
and asthma, go to acaai.org to nd an allergist in your area and take the symptoms test.
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