USAsthma Summit
Allergy & Asthma Network and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology host the annual USAsthma Summit. The Summit is an engaging, interactive one-day event. It is FREE to attend. The Summit is available as an in-person event and via livestream.
The purpose of the Summit is to address the state of asthma and asthma care in the United States. Presenters and attendees share lessons learned and best practices from national, state and community asthma programs. They discuss ways to advocate for patients and advance Guidelines-based asthma care.
Who is invited to attend?
- asthma coalitions
- state asthma programs
- doctors (allergists, pulmonologists, pediatricians, primary care, etc.
- nurses (including school nurses)
- community health workers
- people with asthma and caregivers
- key stakeholders and anyone interested in learning about asthma
Highlights from the Nov. 7, 2025 USAsthma Summit in Orlando, Fl:
- Approximately 70 people attended the Summit in person.
- Nearly 650 participated online via our interactive livestream.
- Key topics included:
- Dr. James Tracy shared an in-depth lookat asthma’s current landscape in the United States
- Dr. Anil Nanda explained the risks of marijuana for people with asthma and other breathing problems.
- Dr. Elliot Israel shared groundbreaking findings from the NIH-funded PREPARE Study.
- Lisa Wise shared the heartbreaking story of her stepdaughter.
- Angela Garcia, PharmD, shared that asthma self-management,
means learning to live fully while controlling asthma — and not living in fear of it. - Elizabeth Elliot, RN, explained how school nurses support students with care plans and effective communication with parents and staff.
- Dr. Michael Blaiss described the different types of asthma “remission” and said the term should be used loosely until there is a clear, validated definition.
- Director of Advocacy Nissa Shaffi led a panel discussion that addressed how shifting federal priorities and funding are impacting people with asthma in the United States.
