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Students with allergies, asthma and related conditions should be able to fully participate in their school experience. To support schools and families, Allergy and Asthma Network has developed and compiled a library of digital and print resources to address student needs. At Allergy and Asthma Network – we’re here to help!

General Resources

Asthma Resources

Allergy Resources

Covid-19 Resources

General Asthma & Allergy Resources

When to Keep a Child with Asthma or Allergies Home from School

Infographic titled "When to Keep a Child with Asthma or Allergies Home from School." It provides guidelines on symptoms indicating when a child should stay home or can attend school, focusing on fever, breathing, and general health.

Symptoms Lists for School Staff – Life-Threatening Allergies and Asthma

Two guides for school staff on allergy and asthma symptoms. The first lists life-threatening allergy symptoms like trouble breathing and vomiting. The second lists asthma symptoms like wheezing and chest tightness. Both provide website and contact info.

Infographic titled "School Nurse Chronic Health Assessment Tool" features a circular diagram with sections labeled: School Nurse, Parent/Family, Medical Home, School Staff. The center shows a diverse group of people representing a student, nurse, and family.

Back to School Checklist for School Nurses – Asthma & Life-Threatening Allergies (free download)

Basic Intake Interview
Condition Specific Questions
Tips for Conducting a Parent/Guardian Interview
Student Care Plans
Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) Development
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Development
Sample Emergency Action Plans
Resources and References

Asthma & Resources

Respiratory Treatments Poster

Infographic titled "Respiratory Treatments" showing various medications such as inhalers and biologics divided into categories like short-acting beta2-agonists, inhaled corticosteroids, combination medications, and more, with images and descriptions.

How to Avoid the September Asthma Peak

A smiling woman and child are featured on a poster titled "How to Avoid the September Asthma Peak." It highlights asthma statistics, reasons for increased attacks, and provides nine tips for managing asthma in children during September and beyond.

September Asthma Peak PDF

Mobile Friendly September Asthma Peak PDF

Stock Albuterol is Critical for Asthma Emergencies at School

Infographic titled "Stock Albuterol is Critical for Asthma Emergencies at School." Highlights asthma statistics, state laws about stocking albuterol in schools, and includes a U.S. map showing states with laws for stock albuterol use as of April 2024.

Education Videos – Inhaler Use

How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)

A website displayed on a tablet, smartphone, desktop, and laptop. The main content is titled "How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler" with a consistent design across all devices, demonstrating responsive web design.

How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)

Responsive website layout on various devices, including a desktop monitor, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. The screen displays a webpage titled "How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler," highlighting consistent design across platforms.

How to Use a Nebulizer

Responsive website design displayed on a smartphone, tablet, desktop, and laptop, featuring the "Allergy Asthma Network" header and an article titled "How to Use a Nebulizer," with an image of a person using the device.

Holding Chambers and Spacers

A website layout is displayed on multiple devices: a tablet, smartphone, desktop, and laptop. The website features a header with text about "Holding Chambers and Spacers for Asthma," along with an image of a child using an inhaler.

Video Instructions for Inhalers

A website titled "Video Series: How to Use an Asthma Inhaler" is displayed on various devices including a tablet, smartphone, desktop, and laptop, all showing the same webpage with a blue and yellow theme.

What if I Can’t Afford my Asthma Medications?

Responsive design mockup displaying a website on various devices: a smartphone, tablet, iMac, and MacBook. The website header reads "What if I Can't Afford My Asthma Medication" with a blue and orange color scheme.

Asthma Resources for Parent Teaching/Communication

Back to School Checklist for Asthma

Image showing a checklist titled "Back to School Checklist for Families: Asthma" by Allergy & Asthma Network. It includes sections for actions "Before School Begins" and "When School Starts," with detailed tasks to manage a child's asthma at school.

Network Notes for Parents

Allergy Resources

Allergy Management: Education of School Staff

An educational document page titled "Education of School Staff," featuring a highlighted "Practical Points" section with a checklist icon. The page includes text about training school staff on allergy management, with guidelines and legal considerations.

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Anaphylaxis at at Glance

Infographic titled "Anaphylaxis At a Glance," illustrating common allergens, symptoms, and epinephrine use guidelines. It includes a human figure indicating affected body parts and lists foods, insects, and medications as potential triggers. — Anaphylaxis at a Glance

Epinephrine Treatments Poster

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Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan – American Academy of Pediatrics

An Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan form from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It includes sections for child's information, allergy details, symptoms of reaction, medication instructions, and parent/physician signatures.

Anaphylaxis Impact

Infographic titled "Anaphylaxis Impact." Highlights include daily anaphylaxis deaths, annual food allergy, venom, penicillin deaths, increased death risk with asthma/food allergies, economic impact, need for epinephrine, and the message "Epinephrine First.

Latex Allergy

Infographic titled "What is Latex Allergy?" It explains symptoms, prevalence (1-6% affected), and common products like gloves and balloons, critical for understanding allergies in schools. It highlights cross-reactive foods like bananas. Over 40,000 products contain latex.

Steps to Stock Epinephrine

Infographic titled "Steps to Stock Epinephrine" by Allergy & Asthma Network. It outlines steps for state, district, and school levels, focusing on policy, protocol, prescription, and partnership to manage epinephrine availability and training.

You Need Two

Infographic about anaphylaxis emphasizes the crucial need to carry two epinephrine doses. It highlights treatment timing, common reaction times, symptoms, and stresses immediate administration. Visual elements and statistical data underscore the lifesaving role of epinephrine in emergencies.

What if I can’t Afford my Epinephrine?

Various devices display a website titled "What if I Can't Afford My Epinephrine Medication?" The site is shown on a desktop monitor, tablet, smartphone, and laptop.

What if I Can’t Afford my Allergy Medications?

A website about affording allergy medications is displayed on a smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, and laptop, showing its responsive design across multiple devices.

Food Allergy Management in Schools

Digital devices displaying the FARE website with the article titled "Food Allergy Management in Schools (FAMS): Expert Recommendations for K-12." Devices include a desktop, tablet, and smartphone.

Allergy Resources for Parent Teaching/Communication

Network Notes for Parents

Covid-19 Resources

COVID-19 and Asthma
Care at School

Infographic titled "COVID-19 and Asthma Care at School." It shows a decision tree for assessing viral symptoms, including steps for "Maybe," "Yes," and "No" scenarios. A healthcare worker and a child are illustrated. Includes precautions and assessments.

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Distinguishing the Difference: COVID-19 vs. Allergies vs. Flu in English

Infographic comparing COVID-19, allergies, and flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Includes similarities and differences in symptoms, advice for what to do if sick, and images of people wearing masks and sneezing.

Asthma and COVID-19

Informational poster titled "Asthma and COVID-19." It lists COVID-19 symptoms, protection, and prevention tips. Includes graphics of virus particles and a silhouette of a person. Emphasizes asthma patients' increased risk and need for caution.

School Health Resources