Patient Stories

  • Two people are outside; one is smiling at the camera under a blue umbrella, wearing sunglasses and a white jacket. The other person is partly out of frame. Leafy trees and a cloudy sky are in the background.

    Living with Solar Urticaria in Sun City: Angel’s Story

    Angel shares his journey living with chronic hives from solar urticaria, highlighting the challenges of treatment access and barriers in Hispanic care.

  • A woman with long curly hair and a blue bucket hat smiles in front of a colorful backdrop with green plants and a bright blue and yellow wall decorated with citrus fruits and flowers.

    Finding Beauty Beyond the Hives: Emmeka’s Story

    Emmeka shares her journey with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), navigating invisible hives, beauty routines, and stigma as a Black woman.

  • A woman with long dark hair and light eyes sits indoors on a light blue couch, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background shows modern home decor and glass reflections.

    Building a Supportive Care Team for Chronic Urticaria: Rachell’s Story

    Rachell shares her journey with chronic urticaria as a Latina, overcoming stigma and misdiagnosis to build a supportive, trusted care team.

  • A young child in a beige jacket is joyfully holding an open black umbrella. They are smiling widely, standing outdoors in front of a glass window.

    Thomas Silvera Discusses His Son Elijah’s Legacy After Tragic Food Allergy Death

    Elijah passed away after he had an anaphylactic reaction to a grilled cheese at his daycare. Elijah’s family now advocates for better training in…

  • Close-up of a race car driver wearing a green helmet with a shamrock design. The driver is seated in a sleek, modern race car, with various sponsor logos visible. The background is blurred, emphasizing speed and focus.

    Living on the Fast Track with Asthma: Interview with Race Car Driver James Roe, Jr.

    Irish Race Car Driver James Roe, Jr. discusses living with asthma and his goal of winning the Indianapolis 500.

  • A person holding a tablet, showing a video call with a woman in an office holding a blue clipboard. A keyboard and coffee cup are visible on her desk.

    What It’s Like to Have Severe Asthma and COVID-19

    The Network’s CEO Tonya Winders and patient Emily Lenz discuss Emily’s experience with severe asthma and COVID-19.

  • Woman on phone with insurance company, she appears to be frustrated.

    Step Therapy Policies For Asthma and Allergies Are Failing Patients

    The Network advocates against step therapy which limits patient treatment options, and can be dangerous and time-consuming. Learn what you can do about it.

  • A young person in a scouting uniform reads a book to four children seated on the grass near a tree. A stone bench nearby holds various product boxes. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day.

    Girl Scout Authors Food Allergy Coloring Book

    Learn how a girl scout has used her personal experience with food allergies to author a food allergy coloring book for children.

  • A young boy in a white shirt stares anxiously at a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce, worried about possible food allergies. He sits at a glass table with a glass of water nearby, set against a plain gray background.

    Living with Food Allergies at Age 10 — And Overcoming Anxiety

    Learn more about 10-year old Austin who created “My Food Allergy Book” as a way to help himself understand his feelings about having a…

  • 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.

    Tia Mowry Shares How Peanut Allergies Impact Her Family

    Tina Morey, the actress, of ‘Sister, Sister’ fame, is opening up about how she manages her son’s peanut allergy – and encourages others to…

  • 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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Patient Stories

People living with asthma and allergies often want to hear stories and testimonials from patients like themselves. Allergy & Asthma Network has gathered a collection of patient stories. Hear about their experiences with their conditions and how they are able to overcome their condition and live full and meaningful lives. If you have ever felt alone living with allergies and asthma, check out this page for stories of people like yourself.