Teacher Resources:
- Video: Managing Asthma In Our Schools Video The video provides educators with knowledge to support students in managing their asthma independently, and by enhancing educators’ understanding and confidence in responding to asthma-related situations.
- Creating Asthma Friendly Schools Essentials Kit
- Creating Asthma Friendly Schools Community Awareness Kit
- Creating Asthma Friendly Schools Manual
- Asthma and Physical Activity: What Physical Educators and Coaches Need to Know
- Individual Student Asthma Management Plan (AODA Compliant)
- Writable Individual Student Asthma Management Plan
- Managing Asthma Attacks Poster (AODA Compliant)
- The Basics of Asthma, Allergies, and Anaphylaxis (AODA Compliant)
- 7 Simple Steps to Make Your School Asthma-Friendly Guide
- Management of Asthma at School (Tip Sheets) (AODAO Compliant)
To order hard copy versions of the Ophea resources, please visit ophea.net/order.
Asthma Medication Resources:
- How to Use A Diskus Fact Sheet
- How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler Fact Sheet (AODA Compliant)
- How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler with Spacer Fact Sheet (AODA Compliant)
- How to Use a Turbuhaler Fact Sheet
- Inhalation Device Videos
General Asthma Information
- Asthma in Children
- Childhood Asthma Fact Sheet Questions and Answers About Asthma
- Asthma and Exercise Fact Sheet
- Asthma and Pets Fact Sheet
- Asthma Triggers in the Home Environment Fact Sheet
- Walking a Good Walk with Asthma
Parent Resources
Food Allergies and Asthma
People with asthma who also have food allergies are more likely to suffer from anaphylaxis when having a food allergy reaction. All individuals with food allergies need to carry an epinephrine auto-injector at all times. If you have asthma and food allergies, you must take preventative steps and be prepared by carrying emergency medications. Daily life requires a high level of awareness, planning, and educating others about your health condition. Teachers, co-workers, neighbours, and family can all help you live safely with asthma and food allergies.
- Allergy safety at school for parents
- Allergy resources for educators
- Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
- National Guidelines for anaphylaxis management in schools
- Free allergy awareness courses for parents/community and educators
*Many of these resources are also available in hard copy. For more information, please visit ophea.net, on.lung.ca, asthma.ca and foodallergycanada.ca.
