First Aid - Allergies

First Aid - Allergies

Discuss the term 'allergy' with the person next to you.

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What actually is an allergy?

Fill in the Blanks

Your body has an -?- -?- that is responsible for defending you against bacteria and viruses.

Multiple Choice

Sometimes your immune system will defend against substances that typically do not pose a threat. These substances are known as...

• immune systems

• bacteria and viruses

• allergens

• symptoms

Multiple Choice

The way the triggering allergens enter the body are...

• direct contact with the skin

• inhalation (breathing the substance in)

• ingestion (eating or swallowing the substance)

• injection

• ...all of the above are possible! It varies.

​Did your group identify any of these allergens?

Does anyone know the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?

​https://health.clevelandclinic.org/allergy-or-intolerance-how-to-tell-the-difference/

​https://health.clevelandclinic.org/allergy-or-intolerance-how-to-tell-the-difference/

​Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to a trigger such as an allergy.

​Here are some more examples

Multiple Choice

The T in TABI stands for...

• Trigger

• Touched something

• Trace

• Threat

Multiple Choice

The A in TABI stands for...

• Ate something

• Airway

• Allergens

• Allergic reaction

Multiple Choice

The B in TABI stands for...

• Broken skin

• Brace position

• Bee sting

• Breathed something in (inhaled)

Multiple Choice

The I in TABI stands for...

• Inhalation (breathed in)

• Injected by something (bite or sting)

• Irritant

• Irrigate

Allergic reactions can be mild or severe. Sometimes an allergic reaction can escalate very quickly. Sometimes it may appear mild at first (but then get worse). It is a good idea to monitor an allergic reaction.

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Some people are aware of their allergic reactions, and they carry medication with them. ​

Multiple Choice

A mild reaction may include the following symptoms...

• rash, vomiting, unable to breath

• rash, sneezing, itchy eyes, dry skin

• facial swelling, wheezing, difficulty talking, swollen tongue

• headache, feeling sick, unresponsive

Multiple Choice

A severe reaction may include the following symptoms...

• rash, itchy eyes, feeling sick, coughing

• rash, sneezing, itchy eyes, dry skin

• facial swelling, wheezing, difficulty talking, unresponsive

• headache, feeling sick, coughing, dry skin

Well done! That is the end of the presentation.

Let's see who came first! ​