This section on allergy management focuses on how allergies are dealt with on a day-to-day basis. It considers the importance of avoiding known allergens as part of an individual healthcare plan, as well as how the body uses histamine for auto-immune response, and how to treat minor allergic reactions with medications such as antihistamines.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can cause extreme responses such as the inability to breathe and loss of consciousness. This section explains anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock in detail, as well as how to recognise symptoms and how and when to use adrenaline auto-injectors. Other emergency responses to anaphylaxis, such as how to perform CPR and place a child in the recovery position, are also examined here.

Section 4 discusses the responsibilities of schools and carers regarding child allergies, including in the classroom, during snack or lunch breaks, on day and overnight school trips, and during exams and physical exercise programmes. It explains how medications should be handled and stored, safety policies for cooking for/with children, and why allergens should always be avoided.

Depending on the level of severity, allergies can have a large impact on a child’s daily life and education, and on their health if they are exposed to an allergen. This section deals with these challenges and how a child’s emotional wellbeing can be supported in relation to allergies. This section also considers the responsibility of the child for their own welfare, and offers techniques for raising awareness of allergies among both staff and pupils.