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  • Close-up of vibrant red poinsettia leaves with small yellow and green centers. The lush foliage fills the frame, showcasing the plant's rich textures and colors.

    Can Poinsettia Plants Cause a Latex Allergy Reaction?

    Learn about the symptoms and treatment for reactions to poinsettia and how to avoid an allergic reaction to poinsettia during the holiday season.

  • A person wearing a yellow polka dot mask stands against a bright blue background. The words "trusted messengers" are written in bold white and yellow text beside them.

    Free Online Health Screenings For COVID-19, Asthma and COPD

    The Not One More Life Trusted Messengers program offers free COVID-19, asthma and COPD online health screenings and telehealth support.

  • A healthcare professional wearing a pink uniform and mask administers a vaccine to a smiling young girl in a bright room. The girl looks at the professional, showing no signs of fear.

    Where Evidence-Based Practice Meets Allergy Immunotherapy: What You Need to Know

    Scientific advances in allergy are constantly evolving. Evidence-based practice can help doctors and patients come to a shared decision on allergy immunotherapy.

  • A man with white hair in a suit and tie is speaking. Text on the image reads: "William E. Berger, MD, FACAAI, Board-certified allergist and immunologist, Allergy and Asthma Associates of Southern California, Past President, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

    Ask the Allergist: Is It Asthma or COPD? Or Both?

    William Berger, MD, explains how to identify symptoms of asthma and COPD, as well as what the treatment is if you have both conditions.

  • Elderly woman with short, dark hair looks thoughtfully out a window. Text beside her reads, "PRINCIPLE #1: I deserve timely access for the diagnosis and assessment of my COPD.

    New COPD Patient Charter: Improving Standards of Care

    Allergy & Asthma Network shares the first global COPD Patient Charter to improve standards of care for COPD patients.

  • A woman in a blue shirt is speaking into a microphone, facing an audience in a conference room. The attendees are seated and blurred in the background, suggesting a professional seminar or presentation setting.

    USAsthma Summit 2020 Advances Guidelines-Based Asthma Care

    The annual USAsthma Summit was held on November 13, 2020. Stakeholders discussed ways to advance guidelines-based asthma care throughout the United States.

  • A woman is standing on a beach, smiling and hugging two children. The girl on the left is looking up at the woman, while the boy on the right smiles at the camera. The sky is clear and the ocean is visible in the background.

    New Study for Adults with Asthma: Help Improve Available Treatments

    If you are an adult living with asthma, you’re invited to participate in the DENALI research study to examine an available asthma treatment.

  • A close-up of white pills arranged in a circle around the word "Penicillin" on a blue surface. Each pill is marked with "PVK 250.

    The Impact of Penicillin Allergy & What We Can Do About It

    The speaker reviews the implications of labeling patients with a penicillin allergy and how to approach delabeling.

  • A healthcare worker wearing a face shield and mask assists a person with a clipboard. The text reads "trusted messengers," presented by several organizations.

    Allergy & Asthma Network Announces National Trusted Messengers Project to Address Health Inequities

    The Trusted Messengers project will address inequities in health exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and improve long-term health outcomes in communities of color.

  • A man in a suit walks through an airport terminal, pulling a suitcase. Rows of empty seats are visible, and a plane is seen taking off through large windows framing a bright sky.

    Airline Asthma and Allergy Policies – Can You Fly Safely?

    Learn how major airlines are accommodating travelers with asthma and allergies. Also, find strategies you can use to minimize risk and maximize safety while…

  • A person with long, dark hair is speaking in front of a textured grey background. Text on the image includes the person's name, credentials, and affiliations related to allergy and immunology.

    Ask the Allergist: How Depression and Anxiety Can Impact Asthma, Allergies and Eczema

    It can be overwhelming for some people to manage their asthma, allergies or eczema on a daily basis. Learn how to find help.

  • A person receives a vaccine injection in the upper arm from a healthcare professional wearing gloves. Another person holds a pill close to their mouth, suggesting oral medication. The background is blurred.

    The Treatment Choice is Yours for Environmental Allergies – Allergy Tablets or Allergy Shots?

    Learn more about allergen immunotherapy treatments for environmental allergies. Both shots and under-the-tongue tablets are available.

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