School Health Resources
School children with asthma, allergies and related conditions should be able to fully participate in all school activities. Allergy & Asthma Network supports students, parents and school health services with a library of digital and print resources to address asthma and allergy needs. We’re here to help!
General Asthma & Allergy Resources
When to Keep a Child with Asthma or Allergies Home from School
Symptoms Lists for School Staff – Life-Threatening Allergies and Asthma
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
Managing asthma at school is essential to keeping students healthy, safe and ready to learn. Allergy & Asthma Network offers a variety of free resources, including posters, infographics and articles. They are designed to support students, families, school nurses, teachers, coaches and staff. Explore these tools to help create an asthma-friendly school environment.
Asthma Posters & Infographics
Respiratory Treatments Poster
How to Avoid the September Asthma Peak
Stock Albuterol is Critical for Asthma Emergencies at School
Asthma Checklist
Back to School Checklist for Asthma
Asthma Education Articles
Education Videos – Inhaler Use
How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)
How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
How to Use a Nebulizer
Holding Chambers and Spacers
Video Instructions for Inhalers
What if I Can’t Afford my Asthma Medications?
Virtual asthma coaching
Allergy Resources
Severe allergic reactions to food, insect venom and latex can happen in schools. Preventing a reaction requires preparation and consistent management. Explore the posters, infographics, patient education webposts and resources on severe allergies from Allergy & Asthma Network:
Anaphylaxis at at Glance
Epinephrine Treatments Poster
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan – American Academy of Pediatrics
Anaphylaxis Impact
Latex Allergy
Steps to Stock Epinephrine
You Need Two
Allergy Education Articles
Food Allergy Podcasts
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Your Mast Cell Disorder Questions, Answered
This podcast covers mast cell disorder FAQs: what they are, tests you may need, and if a low-histamine diet really helps at all.
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What a School Nurse Wants Parents to Know About the September Asthma Peak
This podcast helps parents prepare for the September Asthma Peak. Learn about stock albuterol, self-carry rules and what happens if your child has an asthma…
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How Pregnancy and Your Baby’s Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Food Allergy Prevention
This podcast episode explores how pregnancy shapes your baby’s gut microbiome. Get practical tips on early feeding and diet diversity for food allergy prevention.
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How Does Gut Health Affect Food Allergies?
This episode explores the gut microbiome and how it affects food allergies, with practical insights on probiotics and diet diversity in allergy management.
Additional Allergy Resources
- Allergy Care at School Checklist
- Food Allergy Management in Schools
- Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
- School Nurse Checklist for the Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools
- Table Top Drill – School Nurse Notes
- neffy in Schools
- EpiPen 4 Schools
- Back to School Checklist for Families: Life-Threatening Allergies
