Learn about patient navigators and how the AAN’s patient navigator may be able to assist you in navigating the healthcare system.
Patient Engagement
How Social Media Can Impact Healthcare Decisions
Allergist Dave Stukus, MD explains how essential it is for people to confirm the information they find online is from trustworthy and reputable sources.
Allergy & Asthma Network Partners with Backpack Health to Grant Patients Easy Access to Critical Health Information
The Network announces that it now offers an app for people to keep their medical history and other health information to access at any time.
Patients With Eczema Unite to Help Inform Drug Development
“More Than Skin Deep” initiative seeks to collect and share patient experiences to inform the drug development process and lead to better treatments.
Let Your Kids Do the Talking
Tips for encouraging children to be active participants with their parents when going to the doctor and “talk freely” about their asthma.
After the ER: How to Ensure a Safe Transition of Care for Asthma or Anaphylaxis
Tips for managing your follow up care and emotional well-being after needing emergency care for asthma or anaphylaxis
Ask the Allergist: The Value of Shared Decision Making
Dr. Don Bukstein answers the Ask the Allergist question: how can doctors and patients have a shared conversation to determine the best treatment plan?
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Patient Engagement
Allergy & Asthma Network encourages patients to be active participants in their healthcare. We have worked with partners to develop tools to help patients better manage their asthma and allergy care. Learn about the role of patient navigators in helping people understand the complex — and often confusing — healthcare system.