Asthma

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    COVID-19 Coping Strategies for People with Asthma and Allergies

    Techniques for managing stress by Dr. Gianine Rosenblum, plus information on when to seek mental health assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Spring Cleaning — For Your Cellphone

    Tips for keeping cellphones clean so they don’t carry viruses and bacteria that can cause respiratory infections and worsen asthma and allergies.

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    Allergy & Asthma Learning Resources for Children

    Children can learn more about allergies and asthma with Allergy & Asthma Network’s Breatherville puzzles, stories, books, and recipes.

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    FDA to Require Boxed Warning for Montelukast

    FDA announced it is requiring a boxed warning for montelukast due to mental health, behavior and mood-related changes associated with the medication.

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    Long-Term Use of E-cigarettes Linked to Respiratory Disease

    News regarding the findings of a study regarding the impact of long-term use of e-cigarettes for those with respiratory diseases, including asthma and COPD.

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    New Year’s Resolutions for Asthma and Allergies

    Seven tips for better asthma and allergy control in the new year. Make a wish list and be proactive!

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    Let’s Get Serious About the Flu Shot

    Allergist Purvi Parikh provides insights on why people with asthma should get a flu shot. She also provides information about the pneumonia vaccine.

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    When Asthma Meets COPD

    Learn about the similarities and differences between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD.)

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    Allergy & Asthma Network Partners with Backpack Health to Grant Patients Easy Access to Critical Health Information

    The Network announces that it now offers an app for people to keep their medical history and other health information to access at any…

  • A young girl sits on her mother's lap, smiling at a doctor holding a clipboard. The mother, wearing a necklace, is also smiling. They are in a brightly lit room with drawings on the wall and blinds on the window.

    Let Your Kids Do the Talking

    Tips for encouraging children to be active participants with their parents when going to the doctor and “talk freely” about their asthma.

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    After the ER: How to Ensure a Safe Transition of Care for Asthma or Anaphylaxis

    Tips for managing your follow up care and emotional well-being after needing emergency care for asthma or anaphylaxis

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    4 Steps To a Successful Telehealth Appointment

    Learn about telehealth, online video conferencing with your doctor, and four tips for making a telehealth visit successful if you have asthma or allergies.

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.