Asthma

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    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.

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    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.

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    USAsthma Summit 2021 Looks to the Future in Asthma and COVID-19 Care

    The 7th annual USAsthma Summit was held Nov. 5, 2021 in New Orleans. Sessions focused on asthma care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the…

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    Managing Asthma On the Go: Safe Driving Tips from Indy Race Car Driver James Roe, Jr.

    Allergens and irritants may lurk inside and outside motor vehicles. What can you to breathe easy when you’re on the go?

  • A doctor in a white coat is speaking with an older woman, both holding tablets. The image is overlaid with the words "Ask the Allergist.

    Ask the Allergist: Asthma Control And the Yellow Zone

    The Yellow Zone is the first sign your asthma is worsening. We spoke with Leonard Bacharier, MD, about managing asthma in the Yellow Zone.

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    New Research Study for People with Moderate to Severe Asthma

    People with moderate to severe asthma are invited to take part in a new research study. Participants will receive a voucher for up to…

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    Asthma Patients and Caregivers Share Experiences with FDA

    Patients and caregivers managing childhood asthma came together in a virtual meeting to share experiences and perspectives with FDA.

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    Pneumonia and Asthma

    Learn about pneumonia and asthma. Understand what pneumococcal pneumonia is, the risks to those living with asthma, prevention tips, and treatment.

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    Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

    Learn all about allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the risk it poses to people living with asthma.

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    What is Allergic Asthma?

    Learn all about allergic asthma, its symptoms, its triggers, how it differs from non-allergic asthma, and the best way to treat it.

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    Coffee and Asthma

    Learn about coffee and caffeine and their impact on patients living with asthma. Review how caffeine impacts the airways and what this means for…

  • A hillside is engulfed in smoke and flames during a wildfire, with visible fire lines along the dry grass. Roofs of houses are seen in the foreground, under a hazy, smoky sky.

    How Wildfire Smoke Can Worsen Your Asthma

    Wildfires can cause lung irritation and inflammation in people with asthma. Learn what you can do to minimize and manage symptoms from smoke.

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.