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Why Face Masks Are Critical for People with Asthma and Allergies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn the latest guidance for the use of asthma masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. This post was updated on May 13, 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
Learn all about the available COVID-19 vaccines, side effects, ingredients, dosing and other issues of interest to people with allergies and asthma.
Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill 2021: Staying Vigilant On Access to Care, Health Equity, COVID-19 Prevention
Read a summary of the 2021 virtual AADCH Congressional Briefing and Advocacy Day. Learn about legislative priorities to support people with asthma and allergies.
Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19? How to Tell the Difference
Find out the symptoms of both allergies and COVID-19 and how to determine if you should be tested for COVID-19. Plus, get answers to common COVID-19 vaccine questions for people with allergies.
5 Myths About Asthma
What are some common asthma myths? Learn to separate fact from fiction as we clear up misconceptions involving asthma medication use, whether you can outgrow asthma, and more.
Allergy & Asthma Network Urges Biden, Congress to Prioritize Values-Based Healthcare
Health groups are urging President Biden, Congress to put healthcare, health inequities and lower drug prices at the center of economic recovery.
Menthol Cigarette Ban is an Important Step in Protecting Public Health and Promoting Health Equity
Allergy & Asthma Network applauds the Biden Administration and FDA on their decision to propose new standards prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes.
When Asthma Is Not Just Asthma: Type 2 Inflammation
Learn about Type 2 asthma, its role in the development of severe asthma, and available treatments for Type 2 inflammation.
How Can a Patient Navigator Help People with Allergies and Asthma?
Learn about patient navigators and how the AAN’s patient navigator may be able to assist you in navigating the healthcare system.
COVID-19 Vaccine Reported Allergic Reactions
The latest guidance for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis due to the Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Updated March 3, 2021.
Topics in COVID-19 Care: Seasonal Allergies, Eczema, Vaccines & More (Recording)
Dr. Mark Corbett and Tonya Winders lead a discussion on a variety of topics in allergy care.
New Webinar – Atopic Dermatitis – Vital Issues & Skin of Color
Join us Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET and learn how Atopic Dermatitis, or eczema has a unique appearance , in skin of color and is often misdiagnosed.
New Webinar – Asthma at School: Coordination of Care in the Context of COVID-19
Join us on June 3 when we will be joined by the National Association of School Nurses to discuss asthma care at school in the context of COVID-19.
New Webinar – COVID-19: Ongoing Stress and Virus Variants
Join us June 16th at 4:00 PM ET when Dr. Purvi Parikh and Dr. Vickram Tejwani as we look at the effects of stress at this point in the pandemic and examine COVID-19 variants and what it means to you.
New Webinar – The Risk Factors for Development of Food Allergies
Join us Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM ET when Dr. Angela Hogan discusses the links to the development of food allergies and takes time for your questions.
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