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  • A promotional image for "Little Airways, Big Voices" featuring a man lifting a child into the air. Text details an external patient-focused meeting for childhood asthma, with logos from allergy and asthma organizations. Event dated September 20, 2021.

    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.

  • A man sits on a couch, wrapped in a patterned blanket. He holds a glass of water and medicine in his hand. Nearby are a bottle, tissues, and a plant, suggesting he might be feeling unwell. The room is softly lit with natural light.

    Pneumonia and Asthma

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

  • A lush green forest with dense trees and bushes, emitting a mist or pollen under a clear blue sky. The scene conveys a serene and natural atmosphere, with vibrant foliage and a sense of tranquility.

    In the Southwest, Cedar Fever Soars In Winter

    Learn about “cedar fever,” an allergy to the pollen of the Ashe Juniper or “mountain cedar” tree of the U.S. Southwest, the symptoms, and…

  • A woman and a young girl are smiling while looking at a laptop in a kitchen. They stand next to a stainless steel refrigerator. The woman is helping the girl, suggesting a teaching or learning activity.

    Online Food Allergy Workshops for Middle School Children and Teens

    Food allergy coach and consultant Sloane Miller is hosting a 6-week online workshop series for kids with food allergies. Register now!

  • A woman and a child stand in a sunlit forest. The woman holds a tissue, while the child, wearing a dark jacket, covers their nose and mouth. The scene is surrounded by autumn foliage.

    Hay Fever: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is a seasonal allergy. It is a condition that causes the eyes to water, nose to run, throat to…

  • A conference room with attendees seated at tables and a speaker at a podium. A large screen displays "Food Allergy Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting" along with the event's date, September 9, 2023.

    Food Allergy Patients and Parents Report Challenges of Managing Disease to FDA

    At a Patient-Focused Drug Development meeting Sept. 9, 2021, more than 40 food allergy advocates asked FDA for improved diagnosis, treatment and diversity and…

  • A woman outdoors appearing to have difficulty breathing, with her hand on her chest. She looks concerned, standing against a blurred background of green trees.

    Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

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

  • Text reads "ECZEMA in Skin of Color" with logos for Allergy & Asthma Network and American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology below. Background features a colorful brush stroke design.

    New Website Spotlights Unique Differences of Eczema In People of Color

    Eczema has a uniquely different appearance in people of color. Our new digital resource aids doctors and patients in identifying eczema in all skin…

  • An illustration of a "Patient Education Toolkit" on a laptop screen, featuring icons for printable handouts, videos, and patient support tools. Arrows link these elements to a first aid bag on the screen.

    Create a Patient Education Toolkit For Your Practice: Free Service for Allergy & Asthma Network Professional Members

    Allergy & Asthma Network is pleased to offer this digital Patient Education Toolkit from Vivacare to our professional members.

  • A person with short blond hair wearing a gray sweater sits indoors, covering their mouth with a hand while coughing. The background is a plain, light-colored wall.

    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.

  • A man and a woman in lab coats work in a laboratory setting. The woman is focused on laboratory equipment, while the man stands near a shelf with containers. Text on the image reads, "Ask the Allergist.

    Ask the Allergist: COVID-19 Vaccine and Anaphylaxis

    Is the COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people with a history of anaphylaxis? Hear from board-certified allergist Purvi Parikh, MD.

  • A smiling nurse in turquoise scrubs stands with a stethoscope around her neck. The background features the U.S. Capitol building against a clear blue sky.

    Tell Congress to Support the NURSE Act

    Many schools lack funding to hire school nurses full-time. The NURSE Act provides grants to increase the number of school nurses in public schools…

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