Advocacy

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    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…

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    Allergy & Asthma Network Commends Trump Administration Efforts to Reduce Drug Prices

    Allergy & Asthma Network is pleased to see the Trump Administration take action to reduce drug prices, including prices for allergy and asthma medications.

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    Allergy & Asthma Network Advocates for People Living with Health Disparities

    Learn about our efforts that bring an end to racial disparities affecting people with asthma, allergies and related conditions.

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    Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill Overview

    Read a summary of the 2020 virtual AADCH event and learn about priority legislative & regulatory issues for patients living with asthma & allergies.

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    Virtual Advocacy Day set for May 20, Launch of New Programs, and More

    The Network celebrates its 35th anniversary with a virtual Capitol Hill day, launch of new programs, more.

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    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.

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    A Recap of Asthma Funding in 2020 Budget

    News regarding the Allergy & Asthma Network’s successful advocacy efforts leading to increases in federal program funding and policy provisions.

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    Joint Statement on Peanut Allergy Therapy Review

    The Network joins other patient organizations to urge ICER to consider patient needs when determining the value of emerging treatments for peanut allergy.

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    House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Introduces School-Based Allergy and Asthma Management Legislation at AADCH

    The Network’s 2019 Allergy and Asthma Day on Capitol Hill event connects advocates and legislators to drive change on key asthma and allergy issues.

  • An elderly woman wearing glasses sits across from a male doctor in a white coat. The doctor is holding a clipboard and appears to be discussing medical information with her.

    FDA Decision to OK Primatene Mist Endangers Asthma Patients

    The Network joins other advocacy organizations to express concern over the FDA’s approval of Primatene Mist(R) as treatment for mild, intermittent asthma.

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    Statement on FDA Decision to Approve OTC Primatene Mist

    The Network makes its own statement of concern regarding the FDA approval of Primatine Mist(R) as an over-the-counter treatment for asthma.

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    ‘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.

All About

Advocacy

Allergy & Asthma Network works to help Americans with asthma, allergies and related conditions at the federal, state and local level. Making sure the patient’s voice is heard in legislation and policy issues is an important part of the Network’s advocacy work. Advocates play a crucial role in raising awareness, educating policymakers and the general public, removing barriers to care and making issues widely known to make medical care and treatment more accessible and effective. One key advocacy initiative is to ensure people living with asthma disparities have equal access to high-quality and affordable care. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new healthcare issues to the forefront, such as H.R. 7647, the “Preserving Patient Savings on Drug Costs Act.” This legislation delays increasing medication costs for a year after the pandemic ends, putting a cap on out-of-pocket costs, and allow drug-sharing coupons to count towards deductibles. It highlights the importance of all patients to get the medicine they need during the COVID-19 health crisis.