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  • black woman sick witht he flu wrapped in green blanket in living room.

    Treating the Flu: Frequently Asked Questions

    Read this flu treatment q&a and learn tips for treating your flu.

  • A shopping cart filled with various fruits and vegetables is in a grocery store. Overlaying the image is a graphic of a pair of lungs within an orange circle, symbolizing healthy food choices for lung health.

    Ask the Allergist: Can Food Cause An Asthma Flare?

    Neeta Ogden, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: Do certain foods cause asthma attacks or symptoms to flare up? Are there any foods…

  • A smiling girl with braided hair sits at a desk in a classroom, wearing a yellow shirt and blue overalls. A small globe and colored pencils are on the desk. Other children are visible in the background.

    Clean Air in the Classroom: Asthma and Allergy Checklist

    Clean air in the classroom is particularly important for students with asthma and allergies whose lungs and airways are easily irritated.

  • A smiling person with glasses sits at a table, looking at a smartphone. They are wearing a gray top and are in a well-lit room with plants and a large window in the background. Papers are scattered on the table.

    PREPARE: Person Empowered Asthma Relief Study

    Join the PREPARE: Person Empowered Asthma Relief Study

  • A doctor listens to a young girl's breathing with a stethoscope. The girl is sitting on an examination table, wearing a white tank top and jeans, and appears to be coughing. The room is bright and contains shelves and a desk.

    Patient Testimonial – Jeff and Cristin Buckley

    The Buckleys share their tragic journey and remind each of us about how serious asthma can be.

  • A German Shepherd lying on a bright yellow sofa in a well-lit room. The sofa has a few clothes draped over it, and the floor has crumpled paper scattered around. A blue suitcase is partially visible in the background.

    Living With Animal Allergies – And Trusting Immunotherapy

    On person’s story on allergen immunotherapy, also called allergy shots, to help decrease sensitivity to animal and environmental allergens.

  • Bees bustle around the entrance of a hive on a blue painted surface, with some entering and others leaving. The paint is chipped, revealing the wood beneath, adding a rustic touch to the scene.

    Insect Venom Allergy: To Worry or Not to Worry

    Warm weather brings the possibility of insect stings – and the risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction for people with insect venom allergy.

  • a concerned mother helping her child through an asthma attack by using an inhaler

    Pediatric Asthma Yardstick: Step-Up Care for Children

    Learn about the pediatric asthma yardstick to step-up care for children.

  • An illustration of human lungs with various medical syringes, inhalers, and biologics alongside labeled medication vials on the right. The background features a soothing gradient of blue and gray.

    Video: National Summit on Biologics and Biosimilars

    Learn about the power of medical innovation and scientific standards in healthcare, and why the patient voice is critical in asthma care.

  • A pharmacist in a white coat smiles and assists an elderly woman with a medication package in a pharmacy. Shelves of pharmaceutical products are visible in the background, with another pharmacist working nearby.

    How to Read an OTC Medication Label

    As more medicines become available on pharmacy shelves without a prescription, pressure is on consumers to make their own medical decisions.

  • In the airplane cabin, passengers are seated, and from the back, a man with gray hair stands out. Seatback screens display content, contributing to the calm and well-lit atmosphere.

    Going Places: Your Travel Prep Timetable

    Dreaming of your summer vacation – but also wondering how to keep asthma and allergies under control? Plan ahead with this resources.

  • Three children smiling, standing outside near a brick wall. A girl in a beige sweater is in the foreground, a boy wearing blue and a girl in red are behind her. An adult in a blue tracksuit stands in the background with another child.

    Native American Children Face Many Barriers to Asthma Care

    Only in recent years has the need for greater understanding about health disparities of Native American children with asthma become a priority.

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