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    Step Therapy Policies For Asthma and Allergies Are Failing Patients

    The Network advocates against step therapy which limits patient treatment options, and can be dangerous and time-consuming. Learn what you can do about it.

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    Ask the Allergist: Why Food Allergy Immunotherapy?

    Dr. Douglas Jones responds to the Ask the Allergist question: what questions should patients and parents ask about undergoing food allergy immunotherapy?

  • A healthcare worker wearing gloves administers a vaccine to an elderly woman. Both are wearing face masks. The setting is clinical, with the focus on the injection being given in the woman's arm.

    COVID-19 Coping Strategies for People with Asthma and Allergies

    Techniques for managing stress by Dr. Gianine Rosenblum, plus information on when to seek mental health assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • A person holding a smartphone in their hands, looking at the screen. The phone displays various app icons. The background shows a blurred interior of a room with a television and some furniture.

    Spring Cleaning — For Your Cellphone

    Tips for keeping cellphones clean so they don’t carry viruses and bacteria that can cause respiratory infections and worsen asthma and allergies.

  • Illustration of two joyful children jumping in front of trees under a sunset sky. The text reads "Welcome to Breatherville USA" in bold red and white lettering. The scene is colorful, featuring greenery and a playful atmosphere.

    Allergy & Asthma Learning Resources for Children

    Children can learn more about allergies and asthma with Allergy & Asthma Network’s Breatherville puzzles, stories, books, and recipes.

  • An elderly person sits on a sofa, using a laptop for a video call. A doctor is visible on the screen, wearing a white coat and smiling. The setting is a cozy, well-lit room, and the person appears to be listening attentively.

    Ask the Allergist: Turning to Telehealth

    Tania Elliot, MD answers some questions about telehealth for people with asthma and allergies.

  • 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, Cross Contact and Food Allergies

    If you are a coffee drinker and you have food allergies, a simple cup of joe can be complicated to navigate, whether you’re at…

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    Managing Your Asthma During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Tips on managing your asthma so you can avoid asthma flares and to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    FDA to Require Boxed Warning for Montelukast

    FDA announced it is requiring a boxed warning for montelukast due to mental health, behavior and mood-related changes associated with the medication.

  • 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: Timing Your Allergy Meds

    William E. Berger, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: when should patients start taking allergy medication – before or during their allergy season?

  • A woman with gray hair sits at a dining table, looking thoughtfully out the window. There are plates of salad and a bowl in front of her. A glass of water is on the table, and sunlight filters through the window blinds.

    Why Chef Cards are Important for People With Food Allergies

    Find out about the benefits of using a chef card to dine out with food allergies, and download a template to print and use.

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    Little River Band to Perform Benefit Concert At Allergy & Asthma Network’s 35th Anniversary Gala

    Legendary rock group Little River Band will perform a special benefit concert on Wednesday, May 6, for the Allergy & Asthma Network’s 35th anniversary.

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