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August 28, 2025
AANβs Lead Disease Management Coach Provides Expert Perspective
Disease Management Coach Leandra Tonweber, PA-C, AE-C, shared her perspective on a new study on atopic dermatitis (AD) and sleep disorders on Healio.com. Leandra reinforced that early screening for sleep issues, as well as mental health concerns, for children with AD is key to identifying interventions that work.
AANβs Director of Advocacy Offers EPA Testimony
Director of Advocacy Nissa Shaffi recently testified before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging officials not to reverse the 2009 Endangerment Finding that provides safeguards against from air pollution. The Endangerment Finding regulates harmful greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Nissa told EPA these safeguards are critical to helping reduce asthma triggers.
AANβs Chief Research Officer Recognized as Distinguished CHEST Educator
Our Chief Research Officer, De De Gardner, has been recognized by the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) as a Distinguished CHEST Educator for 2025. The national recognition honors De De for excellence in respiratory patient education and places her within the top 3% of CHEST faculty worldwide.
Allergy & Asthma in the News
Podcasts
A Clinical Yardstick for Managing Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Asthma Peak Week Preparation: A Parentβs Guide
September Asthma Peak Week and Understanding Fall Triggers
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