TED-Ed
What's the Big Deal with Gluten?
Is gluten-free just a fad? What is gluten anyway, and why can't some of us process it? This is the perfect video to break down the anatomy of gluten and the various diseases and symptoms caused by the notorious protein, as...
Curated OER
Kids Living With Food Allergies
Food allergies can begin at a very young age. The kids in these videos talk about living with their food allergies. Some allergens include peanuts, strawberries, eggs, and shellfish. What a fantastic video to watch with your class to...
American Chemical Society
The Only Video You'll Ever Need to Watch About Gluten
Is gluten really bad for you? Scholars learn why gluten is important in baking by learning about its structure and investigate how it breaks down during digestion—and why some people have a hard time digesting it. Finally, they make a...
Be Smart
Why Are so Many People Allergic to Food?
Why do some people have allergies, and why are they on the rise? Scientists are working on the answer. An informative video lesson describes body processes when having an allergic reaction as well as therapies and treatments. The...
PBS
Seasonal Science: Ragweed Allergies
What's the difference between seasonal allergies and seasonal colds? Learn about one of the most common seasonal allergies, ragweed, through a brief yet informative video as part of the Seasonal Science series. Understand why ragweed is...
Be Smart
Why Do We Itch?
Our skin is the first line of defense against insects, parasites, and other irritants. How do we defend it? Step inside the science of scratching with a video from an informative playlist. Topics include how itching evolved, what happens...
American Chemical Society
The Truth About Peanut Allergies
Peanut proteins pose potential problems for some people. Individuals learn about peanut allergies and the proteins that cause them. The video from the ACS Reactions channel also contemplates why the number of people with peanut allergies...
American Chemical Society
Why Do We Get Allergies?
Allergies are really just mistakes our immune system makes—and we pay the itchy, watery price! An ACS Reactions lesson outlines the immune response to pollens and other allergens. When the body mistakes these allergens for germs, it...
MinuteEarth
How Your Dog Can Protect You Before You're Born
Are there things mothers can do to prevent their unborn children from having asthma? It turns out the answer is related to the household pets. The video explains how dogs and cats seem to protect the health of babies and children. It...
TED-Ed
How Does Asthma Work?
What triggers asthma? What are the symptoms of an asthma attack? Watch a video that explains how asthma affects the respiratory system and the extra work the lungs have to do when a person is undergoing an asthma attack.
Be Smart
%$?# Allergies!
About 40,000 people have sinus surgery every year, hoping to relieve sinus congestion due to allergies. Learners see why some people have allergies and others don't. From flowers' pollen to pet dander, some human immune systems are...
TED-Ed
Why Do Some People Have Seasonal Allergies?
Not everyone looks forward to the spring, because it means allergy season for some. An informative video takes a deeper look into what happens to the immune system when seasonal allergens attack.
Curated OER
Allergies
It's that time of season again! The wind is adrift and allergies are in the air. Check out this video about allergies to teach your students what to do in case of allergic reactions.
Curated OER
Back-to-School With Food Allergies
At the elementary school highlighted in this video, administrators work hard to eliminate allergic reactions to various types of food. This is an eye-opening video that is important for cafeterias in all schools. Do your students have...
Curated OER
Allergies - Hypersensitivity
Why are your eyes so watery? Why is your nose running? You may have allergies! Watch this video for an in-depth look at allergies. A narrator defines allergies alongside a slide show of great images.
Curated OER
Understanding Allergies
Why isn't your immune system fighting against those allergies? In this video you will learn that the immune system detects allergens as harmless. Check out this video to learn more!
Curated OER
Types of Allergies
This video takes an in depth look at four types of allergies: rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies. Viewers will learn the differences between these allergies and what causes them. There are fantastic images in this...
Curated OER
Food Allergies Truth
Food allergies are common amongst human beings. In this video, Dr. Vincent Bellonzi goes in-depth about food allergies and being tested for them. Check this video out for some great information!
Curated OER
Why? Tell Me Why!: Allergies
During the springtime or after playing with your friend's cat, you may be wondering why you have an itchy nose and throat. Amongst other symptoms, you may be reacting to allergies. In this video, a professional describes why someone...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science Behind the News
A collection of videos highlighting science news. Covers a diverse range of topics such as crowdsourcing, bio-inspired materials, and vaccines.
Other
Osmosis: Type I Hypersensitivity (Ig E Mediated Hypersensitivity)
What is type I hypersensitivity? Most allergies are caused by type I hypersensitivity reactions. This video covers the pathophysiology, complications, signs and symptoms, and treatment of type I hypersensitivity reactions. [9:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kids in Action Owen
Ten-year-old Owen explains how he's able to live a normal life, even though he has a peanut allergy. Learn more with this video from Arthur: "Binky Goes Nuts."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kellie and Kristen
Kellie and Kristen, both allergic to nuts, prove nut-free chocolates can be delicious, in this video from Arthur: "Binky Goes Nuts."
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Hygiene Hypothesis
Determine whether childhood exposure to livestock provides the challenges necessary for the young immune system to grow strong enough to later fight off asthma and allergies. Discover how the modern trend toward "supercleanliness" can...