Children and youth with asthma that also have life-threatening allergies, also known as anaphylaxis, are at a much greater risk of having a severe and fatal reaction. Understanding the signs and symptoms of asthma and anaphylaxis are necessary to manage serious and life-threatening reactions.
Make sure that you have a copy of and understand a child’s/youth’s Plan of Care or Asthma Management Plan, which contains information about life-threatening allergies and asthma. Know what causes their anaphylaxis, the signs and symptoms of a reaction, and how to manage the reaction. Refer to your school board’s/child care centre's Anaphylaxis Policy for more information regarding the prevention and management of life-threatening allergies.
