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 daycares
Patient Stories
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 peanut allergy.
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 do the same.
‘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. Learn how they...
‘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...
Patient Testimonial – Jeff and Cristin Buckley
Cristin and Jeff Buckley had all of the Asthma Action Plans in place and every medication in...
Living With Animal Allergies – And Trusting Immunotherapy
By Allie Bahn Chocolate eyes stare up at me, expectantly. “I want to pet you, trust me,” I whisper...
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Patient Stories
People living with asthma and allergies often want to hear stories and testimonials from patients like themselves. Allergy & Asthma Network has gathered a collection of patient stories. Hear about their experiences with their conditions and how they are able to overcome their condition and live full and meaningful lives. If you have ever felt alone living with allergies and asthma, check out this page for stories of people like yourself.