Anaphylaxis and Asthma Hub: Every Guide in One Place
Anaphylaxis can move fast, and it does not always come with a rash. Everything I have written on anaphylaxis and asthma is on this page, sorted by who you look after. Start with the 2 minute quiz, or grab the free Action Pack.
Start here
Anaphylaxis Response Card: what to do in 5 steps
One printable page with the actions in the right order.
Asthma or anaphylaxis? Why adrenaline comes before the inhaler
The overlap that catches people out.
EpiPen, Anapen, Jext or neffy?
The adrenaline devices used in Australia, and why technique differs.
For parents and families
Jack's anaphylaxis was treated as asthma. What his story teaches.
Food labels, online menus and handovers.
For childcare and education
Approved by ACECQA as one option. Check the requirements for your service and role.
Check your team, not just whether the poster is on the wall.
Recognition, asthma overlap and adrenaline access in schools.
Why regular, hands-on practice matters.
For workplaces, clubs and community
Roles, devices, relief staff and regional WA planning.
Why sudden breathing difficulty may be anaphylaxis.
Lessons from coronial inquests
Handover, early adrenaline and hidden allergens.
When breathing difficulty is treated as asthma.
Get the free Anaphylaxis Action Pack
Recognise, act, call 000, what happens after, and the questions to ask your service, school or workplace. Pick who you look after, then add your first name and email.
Build the confidence to act
Reading helps. Practising is what makes you ready. In my sessions you practise with trainer devices, work through real scenarios and leave knowing what to do and why.
CPR is commonly refreshed every 12 months and first aid every 3 years. Your employer or regulator may require it sooner.
In an emergency, call 000. This is training information, not medical advice.
Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt at Regional Education and Career Help Australia on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399.
