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Medication

  • A woman in a pink shirt is clutching her chest with both hands, appearing to be in pain or discomfort. She is indoors, with a leafy plant in the background and light coming from a window.

    Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis: What Treatments are Available?

    Learn about various ways to administer epinephrine now that new options are available to everyone.

  • Various devices display a website titled "Biologic Meds," featuring a smiling child. The site is shown on a desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone, illustrating its responsive design.

    Biologic Meds Website: A Resource for Patients and Healthcare Professionals

    Biologics Toolkit puts a spotlight on these innovative medications and the conditions they treat, including severe asthma.

  • 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.

  • 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 boy wearing glasses and a striped shirt is holding a bowl of mixed nuts. He is scratching his neck, which appears red and irritated. The background is a solid orange color.

    FDA Approves Xolair as First Treatment to Reduce Risk of Food Allergy Reactions

    Learn about a research study looking into the use of a biologic to determine if it can aid food allergy oral immunotherapy.

  • 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 young girl with braided hair receives a vaccination in her upper arm from a healthcare professional wearing a mask and gloves. An adult gently supports the girl by placing a hand on her shoulder.

    COVID-19 Vaccine For Children: What Parents Need to Know

    COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 6 months and older. Here’s information on the vaccine effectiveness and risk of side effects.

  • A young girl with a ponytail uses an asthma inhaler with a spacer, holding it to her mouth. She wears a white shirt with pink sleeves and a red hair clip. The background is plain white.

    Asthma Medications: Moving Toward Greater Understanding

    How well do you understand your child’s asthma medications? Many parents don’t know essential details. Resources from Allergy & Asthma Network can help.

  • A young girl with braided hair sits on grass next to a tree, reading a book. She wears a pink long-sleeve shirt, denim shorts, and blue leggings. The background features bright yellow flowers and lush greenery.

    How Do I Treat My Child’s Runny Nose and Itchy Eyes?

    When allergy symptoms persist, one treatment option is allergen immunotherapy. There are two FDA-approved options for children: shots and tablets.

  • A woman sneezes into her hands, standing outdoors in front of a blossoming tree with pink flowers. She is wearing a light-colored shirt and has her hair tied back.

    Help! My Allergy Medications Aren’t Helping and Spring is Coming

    With spring fast approaching, here are four questions to ask yourself about allergy treatments, testing and immunotherapy.

  • A metal bucket filled with water, almost to the brim, with water droplets splashing on its surface and trickling down the sides. The handle is wooden, and the background is blurred.

    The Water Bucket Theory and How Allergy Immunotherapy Can Help

    How to keep your allergy water bucket from overflowing? Adapt your immune system so that you are no longer sensitive to the substances to…

  • Image of a smiling man in a suit next to text reading: "Q&A with Mark Corbett, MD, FACAAI, board-certified allergist, Louisville, Kentucky" on a golden background.

    Ask the Allergist: What Asthma Inhaler Technique Is Best for Children?

    Learn the difference between the open-mouth vs. closed-mouth inhaler technique and why valved holding chambers or spacers are recommended for children.

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Medication

Allergy & Asthma network supports people living with asthma, allergies, and related conditions. Medications are a key part of managing these conditions, but we know you have questions. This is the place to go to learn more about medications. Are you curious about allergy shots? Do you have concerns about penicillin allergy? Questions about correct inhaler technique for children? Get answers and learn more here.

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