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    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…

  • A steaming cup of black coffee in a white cup and saucer sits on a wooden table. Coffee beans are scattered nearby, adding a rustic feel. A burlap sack is partially visible in the background.

    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.

  • A family of three sits together on a sofa in a cozy room with brick walls and warm lighting. The parents, a man and a woman, smile beside their young child, who sits between them. They are all casually dressed and appear relaxed.

    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.

  • a woman holding a glass of water and putting a pill in her mouth

    Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD): Questions & Answers with Dr. Tanya Laidlaw

    Dr. Tania Laidlaw joined us on September 26th to lead a question and answer session about Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD).

  • A row of various parked cars in an outdoor parking lot, with greenery and trees in the background on a sunny day.

    Why You Shouldn’t Keep Epinephrine in a Hot Car

    Learn more about a new study that shows exposure to heat in a car on a sunny day can decrease the concentration of epinephrine…

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    Allergy & Asthma Network Urges Congress to Support Telehealth for Medicare Beneficiaries

    If Congress does not act to extend telehealth services, Medicare beneficiaries could lose access to virtual care options.

  • six children walking up the stairs into their school

    School Plans for Students with Food Allergies

    Learn about the 4 types of school plans for students with food allergies and what parents need to do to get the right plan(s)…

  • A couple stands close, with hands resting lovingly on the woman's stomach, possibly indicating pregnancy. They are on a sandy beach. The text "Ask the Allergist" is overlaid on the image.

    Ask the Allergist: Can Diet During Pregnancy Cause Allergies in My Baby?

    Are there foods pregnant women should eat or avoid so as to prevent allergic disease in their children? We spoke with Angela Hogan, MD.

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    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.

  • Dramatic lightning bolt illuminates a dark stormy sky with thick clouds. A silhouette of trees is visible below. The scene captures the powerful and dynamic energy of the storm.

    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.

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