Allergy & Asthma Network works in partnership with the healthcare community. Our team is here to assist you in our mutual efforts to improve the healthcare and quality of life for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions.
Digital Content You Can Offer Patients and Caregivers
- Digital educational content on conditions including:
- Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast Series – Our podcast series, created in partnership with The Itch Podcast, are intended to explain, in plain language, issues of interest for patients and caregivers and innovative treatment options for allergies, asthma, eczema and related conditions.
- Biologics Toolkit – This physician and patient resource, developed in partnership with the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED), offers detailed information about available biologic medication treatment options for people with asthma, allergies, eczema and related conditions.
- Chronic Urticaria Toolkit – Check out our in-depth chronic hives resources for patients and caregivers. The Toolkit reviews the different types of chronic urticaria and lists treatment options.
- Eczema in Skin of Color – Access an award-winning doctor and patient resource, developed in partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), that includes a photo library to differentiate the presentation and diagnostic challenges for eczema in people of color.
- Eczema in Skin of Color videos and podcasts – Check out our library of videos, podcasts and other resources that educate people about eczema, with a special emphasis on eczema in people of color.
- Eosinophilic Asthma – Access this new website, developed in partnership with the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED), that supports patients and families living with eosinophilic asthma. It provides information on diagnosis, treatment and management of eosinophilic asthma.
- Spanish-Language Website and Resources – Download Spanish-language posters, guides and brochures. Visit our Spanish-language website redalergiayasma.org.
- Learning Pathways educational videos – These patient education videos address the basics of diagnosing and managing asthma, anaphylaxis, COPD, atopic dermatitis, COVID-19, and more.
- Asthma and Allergies at School – Check out our updated resource hub for parents and schools. We offer tools, printouts, downloads and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Shared Decision-Makingresources
- National Asthma Resource Hub for CDC EXHALE Strategies – Download evidence-based asthma resources from our Resource Hub, developed in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Online Store – Posters, Handouts, Free Downloads
- Posters – including our popular Respiratory Treatments poster
- Understanding guides – medically reviewed guides on asthma, allergy, eczema and related conditions for patients, available in print and as a free download
- Publications– educational magazines and brochures
- Tools– to help patients manage asthma and allergies
- Hispanic resources– our resources translated into Spanish language
Free Virtual Coaching for Adults with Asthma
- Free Virtual Asthma Self-Management Coaching Program – Refer your patients with asthma to our free 6-week virtual coaching program. It is designed to improve patients’ self-management skills. Coaching is delivered virtually by our certified asthma educators. Results show that virtual coaching improves health outcomes and reduces costs. The program is also available in Spanish.
Conferences, Meetings and CME Opportunities
- Advances in Allergy & Asthma Webinars – Presented in partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Healthcare providers can earn CME for these webinars through their membership in ACAAI. Non-ACAAI healthcare professional who attends one of our webinars can receive a certificate of attendance for their records.
- USAsthma Summit– Coinciding with the ACAAI annual meeting every year, the Summit gathers healthcare professionals, patients, and state asthma programs and coalitions to discuss key respiratory issues, review the latest national asthma guidelines, and more.
- Allergy and Asthma Day Capitol Hill (AADCH) – Get involved in advocacy every May when patient advocates – including allergists, industry partners and public health professionals – head to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to meet with members of Congress. Together they urge representatives to support legislation and policies that improve the lives of people with asthma, allergies and related health conditions.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Trusted Messengers Community Events– Volunteer at one of our Trusted Messenger events. Our team goes into under-resourced communities to offer free asthma and allergy health screenings, patient education, registration for free asthma and COPD coaching, and more.
- Community Asthma and COPD Experts (CACE) – Become a CACE volunteer. Share your knowledge and give back to your community. Educate patients about the value of guidelines-based asthma and COPD care. Make a real difference.
- Medical Advisory Board: We are forming a multidisciplinary Medical Advisory Board in 2024. Look for an announcement in early 2024 if you would like to be involved.
Research Partnerships
We welcome the opportunity to partner with you on research. We can help researchers and health professionals.
- Find patients and caregivers for studies, clinical trials or patient advisors for PCOR or CER studies.
- Partner with you on all aspects of survey-based research to gather patient or caregiver insights and experiences.
- Recruit for and lead patient and family focus group discussions.
Please contact De De Gardner, DrPH, Chief Research Officer of Allergy & Asthma Network, if you would like to discuss how we can help you with your research: dgardner@allergyasthmanetwork.org.
Health Professionals: Find educational resources to support the CDC’s EXHALE strategies to improve outcomes for people with asthma ➤
