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  • A woman in a red tank top coughs into her hand while a doctor listens to her back using a stethoscope in a medical office.

    Asthma Care On Wheels

    Breathmobiles, Asthma Vans and other mobile asthma clinics are breaking down barriers to care for asthma patients in urban and rural areas.

  • Portrait of young man having asthmatic attack at home

    Ask the Allergist: Vocal Cord Dysfunction

    Dr. Steven Tilles answers the Ask the Allergist question: what’s the difference between asthma and vocal cord dysfunction?

  • Black and white portrait of a person with wavy hair sitting with their hands near their chin. They are wearing a dark top, jeans with a rip at the knee, and several bracelets on their wrists. The background is plain and the mood is contemplative.

    Singer-Songwriter Natalie Grant Shares How Asthma Impacts Her Family

    Natalie Grant share the story of her daughter’s frightening asthma attack and what she has learned about managing symptoms since then.

  • A close-up of fresh, green ragweed leaves and flowers. The flower spikes are elongated and covered in tiny green buds, while the leaves are deeply lobed and serrated. The arrangement is isolated on a white background.

    How Plant Gender Impacts Your Allergies

    Male plants produce and disperse the millions of pollen particles that cause constant coughing and sneezing while female plants remove pollen from the air.

  • 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.

    For People With Severe Asthma, A New Hope

    A patient with severe asthma finds hope in a new treatment called Bronchial Thermoplasty.

  • a red headed woman with asthma about to use her inhaler

    New Survey: People Living with Asthma Believe It Is Controlled, But Persistent Symptoms and Limits to Everyday Activities Tell a Different Story

    A new survey of people living with asthma reveals they may be accepting persistent symptoms and limits to their everyday activities because they believe…

  • A healthcare professional in a blue uniform with a stethoscope around the neck is holding an asthma inhaler. The focus is on the inhaler, which is gray with a white top, against a blurred background.

    Advances in Allergy & Asthma Webinar – Inhaler Confusion

    Randall Brown, MD, AE-C, of the Center for Managing Chronic Disease, University of Michigan, reviews the latest advances in inhaled asthma medications.

  • A digital map with three colorful location markers, each displaying a photo of a family. The map features roads, green spaces, and a body of water, suggesting a residential or city area.

    Where You Live Can Affect Your Health: Risk Factors for Asthma and Allergies

    Certain risk factors can impact the development and severity of asthma and allergies. These include the environment in which we live; social and economic…

  • A man with a beard and short hair is smiling at the camera. He is wearing a beige sweater and is indoors, with blurred glass windows in the background.

    Peanut Allergy? Don’t Touch Frozen Yogurt Shop Counters

    Research presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting shows that levels of peanut allergen on yogurt shop counters…

  • a multigenerational black family sitting in a park taking a family picture

    Spring Break Allergy and Asthma Travel Tips

    Many who have been living in cold and snow for the last few months may be planning a spring break trip to a warm…

  • Doctor standing up facing a mom and her tween child. He is shaking the child's hand and they are all smiling.

    Allergy Immunotherapy Options

    Confronted with a lifetime of daily allergy medication needs, many people – particularly those with severe symptoms – seek therapy for long-term remission or…

  • A young boy and girl sitting at a table in a classroom, engaged in an activity. The boy is holding a tool, and they are focused on a task together. The classroom is colorful, with green and blue walls and toys in the background.

    Sharing Is Caring – But Should You Share An Inhaler?

    Is it appropriate for asthma patients to share inhalers? It happened recently in Texas when a middle school student with asthma experienced an asthma…

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