Recognise Anaphylaxis

Teachers should be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of a severe reaction/anaphylaxis and distinguish this from a mild to moderate one.

Airway and Breathing Problems:

• Persistent Cough
• Hoarse voice/high pitched sound (stridor)
• Difficulty swallowing, swollen tongue
• Difficulty or noisy breathing
• Wheeze

Low Blood Pressure affecting the Consciousness Level:

• Sudden tiredness/ sleepy
• Collapse/ loss of consciousness
• Persistent dizziness
• Pale or floppy

If any one (or more) of these signs above are present follow the Emergency Response to Anaphylaxis. The symptoms of anaphylaxis may be different depending on the individual. The allergic reaction may also start as mild and progress rapidly to severe. More information can be found in the All About Allergies section.