Patient Stories

Thomas Silvera Discusses His Son Elijah’s Legacy After Tragic Food Allergy Death

Elijah passed away after he had an anaphylactic reaction to a grilled cheese at his daycare. Elijah’s family now advocates for better training in…
Living on the Fast Track with Asthma: Interview with Race Car Driver James Roe, Jr.

Irish Race Car Driver James Roe, Jr. discusses living with asthma and his goal of winning the Indianapolis 500.
What It’s Like to Have Severe Asthma and COVID-19

The Network’s CEO Tonya Winders and patient Emily Lenz discuss Emily’s experience with severe asthma and COVID-19.
Step Therapy Policies For Asthma and Allergies Are Failing Patients

The Network advocates against step therapy which limits patient treatment options, and can be dangerous and time-consuming. Learn what you can do about it.
Girl Scout Authors Food Allergy Coloring Book

Learn how a girl scout has used her personal experience with food allergies to author a food allergy coloring book for children.
Living with Food Allergies at Age 10 — And Overcoming Anxiety

Learn more about 10-year old Austin who created “My Food Allergy Book” as a way to help himself understand his feelings about having a…
Tia Mowry Shares How Peanut Allergies Impact Her Family

Tina Morey, the actress, of ‘Sister, Sister’ fame, is opening up about how she manages her son’s peanut allergy – and encourages others to…
‘We Called Him Itty’ – But He Had Big Dreams

Izaiah Fiedler tragically died from suicide whilte on montelukast for asthma. His family now advocates for improved asthma care and suicide prevention.
Patient Testimonial: Stephanie and Nate Lowe

Join Stephanie Lowe as she and her son Nate talk about their journey with asthma.
‘Food Allergy Mom’ Video Blog: Allergy-Safe School Lunches

Need ideas for food allergy-safe school lunches to pack your child? Here are some ideas from Amanda Eisen, mom of a daughter with a…
Patient Testimonial – Jeff and Cristin Buckley

The Buckleys share their tragic journey and remind each of us about how serious asthma can be.
Living With Animal Allergies – And Trusting Immunotherapy

On person’s story on allergen immunotherapy, also called allergy shots, to help decrease sensitivity to animal and environmental allergens.

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