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  • Three babies in diapers sit side by side, smiling, against a plain background. In the foreground, there is a close-up image of peanuts.

    Video: Introducing Peanut-Containing Foods to Infants

    Allergist Ruchi Gupta, MD, takes you through the process of introducing peanut protein to infants so you know how to do it and what…

  • A person with a backpack stands against a light blue background, sneezing or blowing their nose into a tissue. They are wearing a green jacket over a white t-shirt and have an expression of discomfort.

    Keeping Sneezes from Becoming Wheezes

    People with asthma have sensitive airways already compromised by underlying inflammation, primed and ready to react to irritants.

  • A person holds their open hands out with a glowing, translucent 3D model of human lungs hovering above them. The lung model is detailed with branching structures, set against a blurred background.

    Allergy & Asthma Network and Severe Asthma Foundation Come Together to Raise Awareness of Severe Asthma

    The Allergy & Asthma Network and Severe Asthma Foundation announce a merger to greater benefit those with severe asthma.

  • A person in black clothing holds a detailed anatomical model of human lungs, showing arteries, veins, and bronchial tubes, against a neutral background.

    Ask the Allergist: Does Chronic Asthma Lead to COPD?

    Dr. Bradley Chips answers the Astk the Allergist question: does chronic asthma lead to COPD? What is ACO – Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome?

  • An elderly woman wearing glasses sits across from a male doctor in a white coat. The doctor is holding a clipboard and appears to be discussing medical information with her.

    FDA Decision to OK Primatene Mist Endangers Asthma Patients

    The Network joins other advocacy organizations to express concern over the FDA’s approval of Primatene Mist(R) as treatment for mild, intermittent asthma.

  • The logo of Allergy & Asthma Network features elegant blue text, complemented by a radiant sun design with vivid yellow rays on the right.

    Statement on FDA Decision to Approve OTC Primatene Mist

    The Network makes its own statement of concern regarding the FDA approval of Primatine Mist(R) as an over-the-counter treatment for asthma.

  • A group of four young athletes in blue and white uniforms engage in a basketball drill in a gymnasium, with a coach observing in the background. Two players are lunging toward basketballs on the floor.

    Students Explain Asthma and Triggers

    Listen to students of the Beasley School as they discuss what’s happening to a fellow student during an asthma flare in this video.

  • A person with curly hair, wearing a green shirt and blue jeans, sits comfortably on a gray couch in a bright room. The walls are adorned with framed pictures and decorative branches in a vase.

    Allergy & Asthma Network Partners with DBV Technologies and Actress Tia Mowry to Address Challenges With Peanut Allergy

    Tia Mowry, actress, online influencer and peanut allergy mom, is working with the Talking Peanut Allergy campaign to help shed light on the hidden…

  • A doctor in a white coat is speaking with an older woman, both holding tablets. The image is overlaid with the words "Ask the Allergist.

    Ask the Allergist: Anaphylaxis or Asthma Flare?

    Dr. Todd Mahr answers the Ask the Allergist question: How can people with food allergies know the difference between anaphylaxis and an asthma attack?

  • A pregnant woman standing by a window, partially brushing her hair with an orange brush, wearing a black top and pink cardigan. The white curtains and bright natural light fill the room.

    The Asthma Gender Gap

    The female risk factor may sound surprising, as most people think of asthma as a childhood disease that affects boys more than girls.

  • six children walking up the stairs into their school

    ‘We Called Him Itty’ – But He Had Big Dreams

    Izaiah Fiedler tragically died from suicide whilte on montelukast for asthma. His family now advocates for improved asthma care and suicide prevention.

  • A person in a striped shirt holds a blue asthma inhaler in one hand while touching their chest with the other hand, indicating readiness to use the inhaler.

    Patient Testimonial: Stephanie and Nate Lowe

    Join Stephanie Lowe as she and her son Nate talk about their journey with asthma.

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