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April 20, 2026

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AAN Offers Perspectives on Health Misinformation and Social Media

Director of Public Health Engagement Tori Martel provided her insight to Healio on a recent study about the prevalence of social media health misinformation, including involving natural cures and food allergy testing. “For clinicians and health educators, the findings reinforce the need to shift from reactive to proactive communication,” Tori writes. “Make myth-busting part of routine care.”

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Advocacy Leadership in Action: PALI and AADCH Initiatives

Allergy & Asthma Network is leading the charge to advance patient-centered health policy and drive meaningful change. Through our Patient Advocacy Leadership Initiative (PALI), we equip advocates to influence legislation and shape policy. Their efforts culminate May 6 when 100 advocates convene in Washington, DC for the 29th annual Allergy & Asthma Day on Capitol Hill (AADCH) to champion policies that improve lives.

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Research Team Leads Study on Epinephrine Preferences

Data Insights and Analytics Manager Mitu Patel and Chief Research Officer De De Gardner recently spearheaded a study on what patients and caregivers prefer in an epinephrine product. They found a preference for needle-free epinephrine over auto-injectors. The research was presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting in February.

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Join Us May 6 for Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill

Join fellow advocates at AADCH 2026 to meet with members of Congress and their staff, and lend your voice on behalf of millions of people living with asthma, allergies and related conditions in the United States.

Allergy & Asthma in the News

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    Food Allergy Awareness Week

    Did you know that 32 million people live with food allergies in America? This means that it’s likely you know someone who has a…

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    8 Ways We Spotlight Asthma Awareness on World Asthma Day

    For World Asthma Day, Allergy & Asthmna Network offers various ways to help empower people on asthma awareness.

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    15 Ways to Celebrate Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

    May is Allergy & Asthma Month, and dedicated to raising public awareness about asthma and allergies, their impact on people and their families.

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Podcasts

How to Advocate for Better Healthcare

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This podcast explains patient advocacy, how the healthcare system works, and how to use your voice to change allergy and asthma policy.

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Recent & Upcoming Webinars

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    Critical Collaborations in Infant and Toddler Food Allergy Management (New Webinar)
    Jun 16, 2026

    Join us for a FREE Webinar | June 16, 2026, | 4 PM ET Food allergy management in infants and toddlers can be complex,…

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    The Challenges of Diagnosis and Management of Eczema and Other Immune-Related Skin Diseases in Skin of Color (New Webinar)
    May 26, 2026

    Join Us for a FREE Webinar | May 26th, 2026, | 4 PM ET Eczema and other immune-mediated skin diseases often present with distinct…

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    Chronic Urticaria: Antihistamines, Biologics, and BTK Inhibitors (Recording)
    Apr 16, 2026

    This webinar was recorded on April 16, 2026 Chronic urticaria is a complex and often persistent condition that presents ongoing management challenges for clinicians.…

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