Webinar recorded on May 26, 2022 Quality care is vital for those with asthma and people who are a part of underserved communities live with distinct barriers to care.
Asthma
Asthma & COPD: Two Diseases or a Spectrum of One? (Recording)
Webinar recorded on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. There are similarities and differences between asthma and COPD. What are the connections?
Adult-Onset Asthma
Asthma affects 25 million people in the United States. Approximately 20 million of those affected...
Bill Introduced in House to Expand Asthma Care Nationwide
The Family Asthma Act, named after the late Congressman from Baltimore, would strength the nation’s public health response to asthma.
New Spirometry and Interpretation Practices (Recording)
Watch our Free Webinar recorded on Thursday, April 7, 2022. We addresses important changes to the technical standards for spirometry practice.
A New Option for Managing Mild Asthma in Children Age 6 and Older
Findings from a recent study can help you choose with your doctor the best option for managing...
Eosinophilic Asthma Study Now Enrolling Volunteers
Volunteer for a clinical trial testing an investigational medication in eosinophilic asthma patients
Asthma Home Visits: Improving Quality of Life (Recording)
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM we discuss asthma home visits and demonstrate how they improve the quality of life for many people with asthma.
Asthma Monitoring Options for the Digital Age: Improving Outcomes (Recording)
A Free Webinar from Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET where Dr. J. Allen Meadows lead a discussion on improving asthma outcomes.
Teaching Students to Self-Manage their Asthma & Allergies (Recording)
Free webinar recorded Wednesday, January 12, 2022 we discuss preschool through high school and lead each child towards independence in their asthma care.
How You Can Save Lives. We Can Do This, Together
Ten people a day die from asthma and 750 die from severe allergic reactions. Your support in End of Year Charitable Giving will make an impact.
Living Well With Asthma Virtual Event Series
Our Living Well with Asthma virtual event series continues Jan. 18. Learn about lifestyle changes that can help you breathe better.
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.