3. Description
Food allergies are an immune system reaction that
occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny
amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs
and symptoms. If medical attention is not received
immediately, the person’s life could potentially be
in danger.
4. Signs & Symptoms
After eating allergy-causing food, these symptoms
may occur:
Digestive problems
Hives
Swollen airways
A life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis (a
whole body allergic reaction)
6. What Teachers Need To
Know
There is no cure but some children outgrow their
food allergy as they get older.
Food intolerance is often thought of as food
allergies. Food intolerance is a less serious condition
that does not involve the immune system.
Some children may have an Epi-pen which is to be
used after the child has ingested the allergy-causing
food.
Some children can’t even be in the same room as the
allergy-causing food.
9. Description
Asthma is a recurrent disease of the airways. The
inside walls of the airways are inflamed, making it
hard to breathe, or in some cases, impossible to
breathe.
Usually occurs more frequently at night or in the
morning.
10. Signs & Symptoms
Coughing, especially at night
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness, pain, or pressure
11. Primary Groups Affected
Children
Smokers
More boys than girls have asthma
People with allergies
People with a family history of asthma
12. What Teachers Need To
Know
Some things trigger asthma such as: pollen, dust,
cold/warm air…etc.
Signs of an asthma attack are wheezing, coughing,
pale or red skin, blue lips
People with asthma need their inhaler at the first
sign of asthma difficulty
If asthma persists, some people need to use a
nebulizer or an oxygen tank
15. Description
When an allergic reaction occurs after a drug has
been ingested, injected, or exposed to a person who
is allergic.
16. Signs & Symptoms
Skin rash, Hives, Itching, Fever
Facial swelling, Shortness of breath
Anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction
Tightening (constriction) of the airways and throat,
causing trouble breathing
Shock, with a severe drop in blood pressure
Weak, rapid pulse
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Dizziness, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
17. Primary Groups Affected
Anyone can have an allergic reaction to a drug
You are more likely to have a reaction if it is your
first time taking the drug
18. What Teachers Need To
Know
Do not give anyone a drug unless it is clearly
prescribed to them
Keep drugs locked up
27. Description
A person’s immune system reacting to an outdoor
substance such as: pollen, dust, mold…etc.
28. Signs & Symptoms
Sneezing, clear and watery nasal discharge,
congestion (stuffy nose)
Itchy eyes, nose, and throat, watery eyes
Wheezing, Chest Tightness, Coughing, Shortness of
breath
Redness of the eye
Tearing, Burning eyes
29. Primary Groups Affected
Children of parents who are affected by allergies are
more likely to be affected as well.
Different climates around the world have different
allergies and affect people differently.
30. What Teachers Need To
Know
Medication can be taken to help the symptoms of
allergies but there is no cure
Some people have more symptoms during specific
seasons
Asthma and skin allergies can occur due to outdoor
allergies
