Learn the latest guidance for the use of asthma masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. This post was updated on January 11, 2021.
Asthma, Covid-19, Questions We Need Answered: Black People Like Me Virtual Conference Series
Join us on January 14 at 5:00 p.m. ET for a free virtual event to better understand and address the impact of asthma and COVID-19 in the Black community.
New Webinar — The Long-Haul Consequences of COVID-19: Asthma, Allergies and All Conditions
Join us on February 4 when experts talk about the challenges for those living with the effects of COVID-19 long after the acute viral infection has resolved.
School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Becomes Law!
The president has signed into law HR 2468, the school based allergies and asthma management program act (SAMPRO) to help schoolchildren with asthma.
New Webinar – Vaccines & Vaccine Hesitancy – How to Improve Asthma & Respiratory Outcomes
Join us on January 26th when Dr. John Kelso will discuss COVID-19 vaccines and the challenges we need to overcome related to vaccine hesitancy.
New Webinar – Sleep Issues: The Effect of Allergies, Asthma & Related Conditions
Join us on February 25 when Dr. Brian Robertson discusses the importance of sleep for those with allergies and asthma and important things to consider in getting a restful night’s sleep.
Spring 2021: High Risk Asthma & Allergy Season Ahead
Capt. Kirk from Weather Trends talks about challenges that the spring 2021 allergy season will pose for people with asthma & allergies.
New Severe Asthma Research: Take the PrecISE Study
We invite you to take part in the NHLBI-sponsored PrecISE study to examine ways to treat people with severe asthma.
NIH Updates Federal Asthma Guidelines
The National Institutes of Health released a focused update to its federal asthma guidelines. The updates are intended to improve asthma care.
5 Ways a Pharmacist Can Help People with Allergies and Asthma
Learn how a pharmacist can be an important part of your healthcare team, from improving access to drugs and finding ways to lower costs.
DOT Tightens Rules for Pets on Airlines
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued new rules no longer recognizing emotional support animals as service animals.
All About
Asthma is a condition that affects about 25 million Americans, including 7.7% of adults and 8.5% of children. Asthma used to carry a stigma about how active someone with the condition could be, but people with asthma can live an active life as long as they are aware of their symptoms and environmental triggers, and know how to manage their medications.
Pollen, mold, air pollution, pet dander and indoor pests such as dust mites are common symptom triggers for asthma. Severe weather emergencies impact people with asthma as they need to consider their medication in case of evacuation. Environmental disasters such as wildfires can wreak havoc on asthma since smoke particles cause air quality to worsen. People with asthma should monitor air quality and be sure to include stress management, healthy diet and exercise in their daily lives.
People with asthma can control their symptoms and keep themselves safe by following their Asthma Action Plan created in partnership with their doctor. Quick-relief asthma inhalers can help relieve symptoms that occur at any time, while maintenance medications control symptoms daily. Biologic medications are increasingly used to address severe asthma. Getting the flu shot every year and practicing good hygiene, especially when around large groups during cold and flu season, is always a good idea. Eating healthy and getting moderate exercise, as well as practicing stress-relieving activities like yoga and meditation, can also help protect people with asthma. Keeping an emergency kit that includes extra asthma medication and devices, copies of medical records and prescription refill information, respirator masks, a list of contacts and a medication plan in preparation for speaking with doctors or other healthcare providers is also useful.
Allergy & Asthma Network hosts the USAsthma Summit every year to raise understanding about the chronic condition among community health workers and representatives from asthma programs from all over the country. They discuss strategies, guidelines and programs for asthma management as well as the latest clinical lessons and practices.