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    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.

  • 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.

  • Two people stand against a patterned wall, each holding a smartphone. The person on the left, wearing a dark jacket, looks at the other's phone. The person on the right wears a colorful sweater and focuses on their screen.

    New Tool Helps People Make Informed Decision on COVID-19 Vaccine

    Unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Our new Shared Decision Making tool is evidence-based and takes into account your cultural preferences and values.

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    Ask the Allergist: Treating Eczema In People of Color

    Eczema in people of color is treated the same in all patients – but there are special considerations. Allergist Kelly Maples, MD, explains.

  • A person wearing beige boots is changing the dust bag of a black and blue canister vacuum cleaner on a wooden floor. The vacuum hose is extended, ensuring every corner is reached, while the integrated HEPA filter promises to capture even the finest dust particles.

    HEPA Filters: Help or Hype?

    Here’s advice from James Sublett, MD, a leading board-certified allergist and indoor air quality specialist.

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    Allergy & Asthma Network and Road to Indy Race Car Driver James Roe, Jr. Extend Partnership

    Indy Race Car driver James Roe, Jr. serves as Brand Ambassador for Allergy & Asthma Network. He wants to create a national asthma awareness…

  • A doctor in a white coat gestures towards a woman who looks concerned, with her hand on her chest. They are in a medical office setting, and the doctor holds a blood pressure monitor.

    How Severe is My Asthma: Classifying Asthma Severity

    Learn about how asthma severity is classified and determines treatment. Understand some of the terms your doctor may use when describing your asthma.

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    Ask the Allergist: Understanding the Causes of Hives and Angioedema

    Learn the common triggers of urticaria (hives) and angioedema (swelling of the skin) and find out how allergists can help you develop a treatment…

  • A wooden spoon filled with sesame seeds rests on a rustic wooden surface. In the background, a large, round sesame cookie lies on parchment paper, slightly out of focus.

    Sesame Allergy and Food Labels

    Learn about sesame allergy – how common it is; what are the signs and symptoms; how to read a label for sesame; and a…

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    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.

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    Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill 2021: Staying Vigilant On Access to Care, Health Equity, COVID-19 Prevention

    Read a summary of the 2021 virtual AADCH Congressional Briefing and Advocacy Day. Learn about legislative priorities to support people with asthma and allergies.

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    5 Myths About Asthma

    What are some common asthma myths? Learn to separate fact from fiction as we clear up misconceptions involving asthma medication use, whether you can…

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