TODAY’S LESSON:
FOOD ALLERGIES
TO BETTER UNDERSTAND SERIOUS FOOD ALLERGIES.
1 Know
It’s estimated that
6%
Canada lists
of children
have at least
one food
allergy.
160
foods
that could
cause
allergic
reactions.
TOP 10
ALLERGEN S
mustard
seafood
fish
soy
THE FOLLOWING
FOODS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
90%
eggs
OF FOOD
ALLERGIES.
peanuts
wheat
milk
nuts
sesame
3
SAFETY
RULES
TO FOLLOW
Don’t share your
food with friends
who have allergies.
Always wash your hands
before and
after eating.
Don’t exchange
the items you eat
or drink with: fork,
knife, spoon, plate,
glass, water bottle, etc.
SHOW YOUR FRIENDS WITH ALLERGIES THAT YOU CARE ABOUT THEM.
2 Identify
Anaphylaxis is the most serious type of allergic reaction
and usually manifests itself within minutes following exposure
to an allergen. It triggers several symptoms that can affect one
or more parts of the body.
What a healthcare
professional
would say:
What a child
would say:
Respiratory system
coughing, wheezing,
shortness of breath,
pain or tightness in the chest,
airway obstruction, hoarseness,
difficulty swallowing, congestion
or runny nose
Respiratory system
My mouth feels funny.
There’s a frog in my throat.
There’s something stuck in
my throat.
I’m choking.
I can’t breathe.
Skin
hives, swelling, itchiness,
warmth, redness, rashes
Skin
My tongue is itchy.
My mouth is burning.
My skin is itchy.
My skin is hot.
Digestive system
nausea,
cramps or abdominal
pain,
vomiting,
diarrhea
Digestive system
I feel like I’m going to
throw up.
My stomach hurts.
Cardiovascular system
dizziness,
lightheadedness,
paleness,
weak pulse,
fainting,
state of shock
Cardiovascular system
My heart is beating
really fast.
My head is spinning.
I feel weak.
Others: anxiety, headache, uterine cramps
To keep in mind :
1 Children describe their symptoms
differently depending on their
age.
2 Children can put their hands in their
mouths, pull or scratch their tongue
and their voice can change.
3 Act
If you think someone is showing signs of anaphylaxis,
you can help them by following these instructions.
THE
ABCS
OF ANAPHYL AXIS
EMERGEN CY TREATMEN T
1
Lie the
person on
his/her back.
While waiting for
emergency
services, keep
the person lying
on his back and
elevate his legs
or place him in a
comfortable
position if he is
having trouble
breathing or
vomits.
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2
Inject
epinephrine in
the outer side of
the mid-thigh
with an
auto-injector
while
following the
manufacturer’s
instructions.
If symptoms
increase or
persist after
5 to 15 minutes,
administer a
second dose of
epinephrine,
ideally on the
other thigh or
somewhere else
on the same
thigh.
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Sources :
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/safety-salubrite/school-lunch_repas-ecole-eng.php?_ga=1.258768010.1692072558.1406822154
http://www.allerg.qc.ca/Information_allergique/5_1_anaphylaxie.html
http://allergiesquebec.org/fr/anaphylaxie
http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/en/anaphylaxis101/allergens.html
http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/en/anaphylaxis101/the_basics.html
http://www.whyriskit.ca/pages/en/learn/symptoms.php
http://www.neahin.org/assets/pdfs/foodallergybook_english.pdf
3
Contact
emergency
services by
calling
911
.
Tell them that
the individual is
in anaphylactic
shock and the
cause of it (if
known).
Keep the used
auto-injector
in a safe place
and note
the time of
the injection.
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