LIVING WELL WITH ALLERGY: EXPERIENCE REPORT OF EXTENSIONIST ACTION - INTERNAL EFFECTS

Abstract

Allergic diseases represent a major challenge in public health, mainly due to the lack of adequate recognition of these conditions, which leads to missing or incorrect diagnoses, resulting in inadequate management. In view of this, in-depth knowledge about allergic diseases is fundamental for the training of health professionals, and this learning process involves different academic resources, one of which is the work of extension projects. From this perspective, the Viver Bem com Alergia extension project, in addition to reaching its target audience with its activities, provides Members with an expanded theoretical-practical dimension regarding allergic diseases. Thus, this work consists of a descriptive study, of the experience report type, on the experiences of students in the health area of the Federal University of Alagoas, in which the project proved to be enriching for the academic and professional training of its participants, developing skills such as leadership, teamwork and communication.