The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) convened the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) Expert Panel 4 (EPR-4) Working Group in 2018 to update asthma treatment guidelines.
Asthma
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.
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 the treatment of asthma.
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.
Studies Show Fewer Asthma Attacks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn possible reasons why hospitals and emergency departments reported fewer asthma attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asthma in the Yellow Zone: Management & Medication (Recording)
September 23, 2021
In this webinar we will look at the issues that occur “in the yellow zone” and discuss appropriate action to reduce respiratory symptoms.
Athletes With Asthma: There’s No Stopping Them At the Olympics
Asthma is the most common chronic condition among Olympians. Find out how athletes with asthma manage their condition and stay in the game.
Face Mask Guidelines for People with Asthma During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn the latest guidance for the use of asthma masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. This post was updated on February 23, 2022.
LeRoy Graham, Medical Director for Not One More Life Asthma Program, Announces Retirement
LeRoy Graham, MD, distinguished pulmonologist and Medical Director for Allergy & Asthma Network’s Trusted Messengers Program, is announcing his retirement.
What You Need to Know About Thunderstorm Asthma
Learn all about thunderstorm asthma, what causes it, the danger it poses, and what you can do to prevent and treat it.
Allergy & Asthma Network Receives PCORI Award to Engage Hispanic Americans in COVID-19 and Asthma Research
Allergy & Asthma Network will host a virtual conference series to engage Hispanic Americans in asthma and COVID-19 research.
The September Asthma Peak (Recording)
August 26, 2021
This webinar defines the asthma peak, reviews mitigation effort to prevent asthma flares and reviews updated asthma guideline especially for school-aged children.
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.