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  • A person in a floral shirt is holding a tablet, showing a video call with a doctor. The doctor, holding a pen, appears to be discussing documents. A bright window view is in the background.

    4 Steps To a Successful Telehealth Appointment

    Learn about telehealth, online video conferencing with your doctor, and four tips for making a telehealth visit successful if you have asthma or allergies.

  • A smiling doctor with a stethoscope talks to a young girl holding a teddy bear. The doctor is wearing a white coat, and they both seem engaged in a positive interaction.

    Food Allergy Immunotherapy Continues to Show Promise

    The results of research studies demonstrate promise for effective treatment of peanut allergy and egg allergy immunotherapy.

  • A person with light skin is being examined for skin irritation or rash using a magnifying glass. A gloved hand gently holds the area to inspect the red patches.

    Allergy Shots May Treat Eczema, Too

    Results of a new study show that treatment with immunotherapy for allergies may also help eczema and nasal allergy symptoms.

  • A close-up of a microphone on a stand in a conference room. A large audience is seated in the background, with blurred faces, suggesting focus on the microphone and the idea of a forthcoming speech or presentation.

    Conference for Asthma Research and Education – Aug. 24

    Join us in Chicago on August 24th at the Conference for Asthma Research and Education (CARE) to learn about the latest in asthma research…

  • A woman with dark hair speaks in front of a textured wall. The text beside her reads: "Julie Wang, MD, FACAAI, ACAAI Food Allergy Committee Member, Professor at The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, Member, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

    Ask the Allergist: What Is the Peanut Patch?

    Dr. Julie Wang answers the Ask the Allergist question: what should a peanut-allergic patient expect when considering the peanut patch? Is it safe?

  • A young girl in a yellow dress stands by a radiator and holds her hands to her face as she sneezes, with sunlight streaming through a window, illuminating dust particles in the air.

    Air Fresheners and Asthma

    Learn about air fresheners, whether or not they can trigger allergy or asthma symptoms, and if it is safe to use them if you…

  • Students sitting at desks in a classroom, focused on their work. A boy in the foreground is smiling at the camera, wearing a pink polo shirt. Other students are reading and writing, with a bright, open space in the background.

    High School Students Talk: Food Allergy

    Watch this video from SOAAR in Chicago to remind you and your teen how to manage food allergies safely in high school.

  • A person wearing a gray top is clutching their chest, seemingly in discomfort or experiencing difficulty breathing, possibly due to anaphylaxis. Their face is partly visible, and their posture suggests concern.

    The Asthma-Food Allergy Connection

    Asthma and food allergy symptoms often overlap. Here is what you need to know.

  • A woman in a purple sweater holds medication and a prescription while standing in a pharmacy. A pharmacist in a white coat is working in the background, surrounded by shelves with various health products.

    A Prescription for Success

    How to ensure you get the allergy and asthma medication you need – when you need it

  • Woman standing in the aisle of the supermarket, reading the food label on a pre-made sandwich. She's checking for food allergens.

    More Than Words: Helping Teens with Food Allergies

    Learn some parenting tips for coaching teenagers through tricky situations when your teen has food allergies.

  • A man in a white lab coat plays a blue electric bass guitar and sings into a microphone. He is seated in front of a backdrop with logos from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

    Meet the Asthma Blues Man With a Plan

    Al Keith is known as the “Asthma Blues” man for his musical asthma management learning tool.

  • 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: Winter Eczema Tips

    Dr. Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: why are eczema flares common in winter? Is there anything patients can do to prevent…

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