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.)
- What to do in the event of an Asthma Attack (Poster)
- 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.
- Ryan’s Law and PPM 161 Video (NEW)
- 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.
