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August 28, 2025
AAN’s 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.
AAN’s 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.
AAN’s 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.
Visit our online store to download our free respiratory treatment poster or purchase print copies.
The respiratory treatment poster is an asthma medication chart. It lists asthma inhalers by brand name as well as biologic medications used to treat asthma.
Allergy & Asthma in the News
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40th Anniversary: Honoring Nancy Sander, Founder of Allergy & Asthma Network
What started as a newsletter, by Nancy Sander, grew into the Allergy & Asthma Network, a leading national nonprofit organization.
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USAsthma Summit is Friday, Nov. 7: Register Now
Celebrating its 10th year, the USAsthma Summit provides an up-to-date look at asthma care and key issues that impact doctors and patients.
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Epi Storage Tips At Home And On the Go
Since epinephrine is essential for those at risk for severe allergic reactions, it’s important to know how to store the medication safely.
Podcasts
A Clinical Yardstick for Managing Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Asthma Peak Week Preparation: A Parent’s Guide
September Asthma Peak Week and Understanding Fall Triggers
Recent & Upcoming Webinars
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Drug Allergies: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention (New Webinar)
Oct 8, 2025This webinar will provide a comprehensive review of best practices for the diagnosis and risk stratification of suspected drug hypersensitivity, with an emphasis on…
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Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options for Mast Cell Disorders (New Webinar)
Sep 10, 2025Enhance your clinical skills of Mast Cell Disorder to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient quality of life.
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Understanding and Managing Contact Dermatitis (Recording)
Aug 26, 2025Enhance your patient education skills to reduce errors and improve outcomes in Contact Dermatitis care.
Check out our Events Calendar for Webinars, Trusted Messengers Events, and other Allergy & Asthma Network supported events.
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