G12 4.5 Allergic Reaction

Open Ended

Do you know anyone who has an allergy?

What would happen if the person came into contact with the substance they are allergic to?

Multiple Choice

Select the correct definition of allergy:

• when the immune system reacts to pathogens

• when the immune system mistakes a normally harmless substance as an invader, or dangerous

• when the immune system attacks its own body systems and cells.

Multiple Choice

Select the correct definition of allergen:

• Normally harmful substances that immune system reacts to.

• non-harmful substances that cause an allergic reaction.

Draw

Draw or list some common allergens:

Poll

Chest tightness, shortness of breath and a cough.

• mild allergic reaction

• severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

Poll

Swelling of the throat and mouth is a

• mild allergic reaction

• severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

Multiple Choice

The injectable medication that is used for anaphylactic shock is called

• anaphylaxis pen

• adrenaline auto-injector

• Insulin Pen

Multiple Choice

adrenaline auto-injector is also known as

• anaphylaxis pen

• epinephrine pen.

• Insulin Pen

​#Your teacher will show you a video on how to administer an adrenaline auto-injector

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#In pairs, practice how to treat a person suffering from a severe allergic reaction.

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​Video on how to administer an adrenaline auto-injector

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Multiple Choice

What should a person with a severe allergy carry with them at all times?

• insulin

• inhaler

• Adrenaline auto-injector 

• Automated external defibrillator (AED)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of a mild allergic reaction?

• Rapid weak pulse

• loss of consciousness

• Swelling of the lips 

• Severe shortness of breath