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Asthma

  • A woman in a beige cardigan sits on a couch, smiling and talking to a young girl with braided hair who is wrapped in a striped blanket. They are in a bright room with sunlight streaming through the window.

    How to Help Teens Self-Manage Asthma

    For most teenagers, going from pediatric to adult asthma care and developing asthma self-management skills can take time to develop.

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    Navigating the Holidays with Asthma and Allergies

    What you need to know about COVID-19 risk, asthma and allergies if you host or visit relatives during the holidays.

  • A smiling older woman with glasses and gray hair shows a bandage on her upper arm to a young girl with a ponytail, who is pointing at it. They are indoors, with a blurred green plant in the background.

    What vaccines are recommended for people with asthma and allergies?

    Get the facts about recommended vaccines for people with asthma. Work with your healthcare team to stay on track with vaccinations for your family.

  • Person with long hair receiving a vaccine injection in their upper arm. A healthcare professional wearing blue gloves administers the shot. The background is plain and white.

    Why Getting the Flu Shot Is Critical for People with Asthma

    If you have moderate to severe asthma, learn why getting your flu shot is especially important due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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    USAsthma Summit 2024: Embracing Change and Innovation in Asthma Care 

    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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    Olympic Athletes With Asthma

    Asthma is the most common chronic condition among Olympians. Find out how athletes with asthma manage their condition and stay in the game.

  • A person in a black shirt holding an inhaler in one hand, with the other hand placed on their chest. They are standing outdoors near a green structure, with blurred grass in the background.

    Drug Companies Step Forward with Voluntary Price Caps on Inhalers

    The price cap will help reduce the financial burden for many people who use respiratory inhalers to treat asthma and COPD.

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    RSV Vaccines Are Now Available

    The FDA has approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for older adults and an RSV monoclonal antibody for infants and young children.

  • A graphic for World Asthma Day on May 7, 2024. It features stylized lungs and the text "Asthma Education Empowers" and "Take Control of Your Asthma Today." The Allergy & Asthma Network logo is at the bottom.

    6 Ways We Empower Asthma Awareness on World Asthma Day

    AAN offers asthma education throughout the year. On World Asthma Day, we listed 6 ways we help empower people on asthma awareness.

  • Three inhalers are displayed: a yellow one labeled “ProAir Digihaler” with 117 mcg, a red one labeled “ProAir Digihaler,” and a green one labeled “ArmonAir Digihaler” with 113 mcg. The inhalers have colorful cap designs.

    Teva to Discontinue Digital Inhalers

    Asthma patients who use one of Teva’s three Digihaler devices should talk wit their doctor about alternatives.

  • A person sitting on a couch uses an asthma inhaler. They have one hand on their chest and are wearing a brown sweater. The background features a lamp and a blurred interior setting.

    New Asthma Inhaler Combines Quick-Relief Albuterol and Corticosteroid

    A new medication supports treating asthma symptoms and inflamed airways in the short and long term using one inhaler device.

  • A person with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a white t-shirt is standing against a plain background. They appear to be experiencing discomfort, with eyes closed and hands pressed to their temples.

    Is There a Link Between Migraine Headaches, Asthma, and Allergies?

    People who experience occasional migraine headaches may be at greater risk of developing chronic migraine headaches if they also have asthma.

All About

Asthma

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.

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