Table Contents
- 1 News
- 1.1 Our news section is here to provide to you timely updates and resources including:
- 1.2 Success!
- 1.3 Anaphylaxis = Epinephrine: Treating a Severe Allergic Reaction
- 1.4 How Social Determinants of Health Impact Asthma and Eczema Care
- 1.5 6 Food Allergy Myths
- 1.6 Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill 2022: Urging Congress to Expand Access to Care, Better Support Patients
- 1.7 Expanding Access to Care Is In the Spotlight at Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill on May 3-4
- 1.8 COVID-19 Omicron Variants
- 1.9 New Webinar – Moving Asthma & Allergy Science Forward
- 1.10 Elijah’s Law to Protect Food Allergy Kids Expanded
- 1.11 Eczema and Washing Hands Frequently
- 1.12 Urticaria Voices: The Global Chronic Urticaria Study
- 1.13 Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Peak Times and Management
- 1.14 Congress Increases Funding for Asthma and Allergy Programs In 2022 Budget
- 1.15 New Webinar – Access & Equity in Asthma Care
- 1.16 New Webinar – Asthma & COPD: Two Diseases or a Spectrum of One?
- 1.17 COVID-19: An Epidemiological View for our Communities & Schools (Recording)
News
Anaphylaxis = Epinephrine: Treating a Severe Allergic Reaction
It happened again. A 14-year-old boy with a known peanut allergy ate a granola bar at school, showed signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, and did not survive. Allergic reactions to food are common at school. One in 12 children come to school with a food allergy. Of...
How Social Determinants of Health Impact Asthma and Eczema Care
A recent study found that health literacy is often a barrier to asthma and eczema care in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities.
6 Food Allergy Myths
Approximately 32 million Americans live with at least one food allergy. This includes 10.8% of adults and 7.6% of children. People can have non-allergic reactions to foods, known as food intolerances. These often get mistaken as a...
Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill 2022: Urging Congress to Expand Access to Care, Better Support Patients
Join us virtually for our 25th annual advocacy day to connect with Congress and support patients with asthma, allergies, COVID-19 and related conditions.
Expanding Access to Care Is In the Spotlight at Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill on May 3-4
Allergy & Asthma Network hosts its 25th annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill on May 3-4. The event is held both in person and virtually.
COVID-19 Omicron Variants
Learn about COVID-19 Omicron variants of concern: symptoms, severity, prevention and treatment.
New Webinar – Moving Asthma & Allergy Science Forward
Free Webinar on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM We discuss how we need patient partners to participate in studies to move asthma and allergy science forward.
Elijah’s Law to Protect Food Allergy Kids Expanded
Elijah’s Law is legislation that implements food allergy and anaphylaxis education, policies and emergency action plans for early childhood care settings. As part of the legislation, daycares are required to implement guidelines for identifying and preventing...
Eczema and Washing Hands Frequently
How to Care for Your Hands to Prevent Flareups Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been urged to wash their hands often. Hand hygiene is considered one of the key ways to avoid spreading or getting COVID-19. The need for clean hands will likely...
Urticaria Voices: The Global Chronic Urticaria Study
Are you or a loved one living with urticaria, or hives? We invite you to participate in Urticaria Voices: The Global Chronic Urticaria Study. This new research initiative is designed to uncover and highlight what life is like for people who live with chronic urticaria...
Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Peak Times and Management
If you find yourself with itchy eyes, sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and coughing during a particular season, then you may have seasonal allergies.
Congress Increases Funding for Asthma and Allergy Programs In 2022 Budget
Allergy & Asthma Network applauds Congress and the President for passing budget increases for asthma and allergy programs.
New Webinar – Access & Equity in Asthma Care
Join us for a Free Webinar on May 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM ET Quality care is vital for those with asthma and people who are a part of underserved communities live with distinct barriers to care.
New Webinar – Asthma & COPD: Two Diseases or a Spectrum of One?
Join us for a Free Webinar on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET. There are similarities and differences between asthma and COPD. What are the connections?
COVID-19: An Epidemiological View for our Communities & Schools (Recording)
Free Webinar on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM ET Join a discussion of the incidence, distribution, and possible control of COVID-19.
Learning Pathways: Info in Minutes ➨
Quick 3-5 minute videos on asthma, allergies, and related conditions.