Asthma

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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.

  • 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.

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    Respiratory Inhalers at a Glance and Other Posters in Our Online Store

    Learn about some of the most popular items in our Online Shop including inhaler posters, and other asthma, allergy, and anaphylaxis posters.

  • Middle aged overweight man jogging on the street to help lose weight.

    Losing Weight with Asthma

    Weight gain and obesity are risk factors for developing asthma or making your asthma worse.

  • profile of two people with their finger tips pressing their nose to demostrate a breathing technique that may help relieve asthma symptoms.

    Breathing Exercises for Asthma

    Many people with asthma find breathing exercises to be helpful and can improve asthma symptoms and reduce the risk of asthma attacks.

  • The image shows the United States Capitol building with its iconic dome and neoclassical architecture under a partly cloudy sky. A few cars are parked in the foreground.

    Family Asthma Act Reintroduced in Congress

    The Family Asthma Act, named after the late Congressman from Baltimore, would strength the nation’s public health response to asthma.

  • Asthma coaching professional in an online meeting.

    Virtual Asthma Coaching Found to Improve Asthma Control

    Allergy & Asthma Network’s virtual asthma coaching program is part of Trusted Messengers, a vital health equity initiative.

  • A classroom scene with a young student raising their hand. Several children sit at desks facing a chalkboard, where a teacher stands reading from a book. The classroom is bright and colorful with educational materials on the walls.

    Back to School with Allergies and Asthma

    Prepare for a safe and healthy school year with Allergy & Asthma Network’s school planning resources, available on our website.

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.