Teacher Resources
- Asthma and Physical Activity: What Physical Educators and Coaches Need to Know (*Note: The Lung Association has rebranded and their organization's new name is Lung Health Foundation.)
- Creating Asthma Friendly Schools Manual (*Note: The Lung Association has rebranded and their organization's new name is Lung Health Foundation.)
- Exercise and Asthma Video (NEW)
- Managing Asthma Video (NEW)
- Ryan’s Law and PPM 161 Video
- Signs of Worsening Asthma Video (NEW)
- Understanding Asthma Video (NEW)
- What to do in the event of an Asthma Attack (Poster)
- The Basics of Asthma, Allergies, and Anaphylaxis (*Note: The Lung Association has rebranded and their organization's new name is Lung Health Foundation.)
Asthma Medication Resources
- Inhalation Device Videos - Including the following videos:
- How to Use a Diskus
- How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler with Spacer
- How to Use a Turbuhaler
General Asthma Information
PPM 161 Resources
These resources have been developed to support the home–school communication of parent/guardian responsibilities related to the implementation of PPM 161 – Supporting Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions (anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, and/or epilepsy) in Schools:
Parent/Guardian Fact Sheet:
- Keeping Students with Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, and/or Epilepsy Safe: Information for Parents and Guardians Fact Sheet
- Keeping Students with Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, and/or Epilepsy Safe: Information for Parents and Guardians Fact Sheet (AODA compliant)
Parent/Guardian Video:
- Keeping Students with Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, and/or Epilepsy Safe: Information for Parents and Guardians (AODA compliant)
Sample completed Plan of Care:
- For student with asthma
- For student with asthma (AODA compliant)
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
- Free allergy awareness courses for parents/community and educators
- National Guidelines for anaphylaxis management in schools
*Many of these resources are also available in hard copy. For more information, please visit lunghealth.ca, asthma.ca and foodallergycanada.ca.
