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Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
ABPA is an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (A. Fumigatus). It most commonly affects people living with asthma or cystic fibrosis.
New Website Spotlights Unique Differences of Eczema In People of Color
Eczema has a uniquely different appearance in people of color. Our new digital resource aids doctors and patients in identifying eczema in all skin types.
Summary of EPR-4 and GINA Asthma Guidelines for Professionals
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) convened the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) Expert Panel 4 (EPR-4) Working Group in 2018 to update asthma treatment guidelines.
Now Available for Healthcare Professionals: Digital Toolkit to Engage and Educate Patients
Allergy & Asthma Network is pleased to offer this digital Patient Education Toolkit from Vivacare to our professional members.
What is Allergic Asthma?
Learn all about allergic asthma, its symptoms, its triggers, how it differs from non-allergic asthma, and the best way to treat it.
Why Getting the Flu Shot Is Critical for People with Asthma During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have moderate to severe asthma, learn why getting your flu shot is especially important due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Latex Allergy Awareness Week is Oct. 3-9: Preventing Exposure Is Key
The only way for people with latex allergy to prevent symptoms is strict avoidance of latex. Learn more during Latex Allergy Awareness Week Oct. 3-9.
Take Part in Eczema, Chronic Hives Research
If you have eczema or chronic hives, we invite you to take part in research to evaluate a new medication for different skin diseases.
New Study Examines Eosinophilic Esophagitis
We are recruiting people ages 12 to 65 and diagnosed with EoE to take part in a clinical study called MESSINA.
Survey for Health Professionals: Credentials for Pulmonary Disease Education
Your response will help the National Board for Respiratory Care decide whether to offer credentials to pulmonary disease educators.
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
Learn all about the available COVID-19 vaccines, side effects, ingredients, boosters and other issues of interest to people with allergies and asthma.
Ask the Allergist: COVID-19 Vaccine and Anaphylaxis
Is the COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people with a history of anaphylaxis? Hear from board-certified allergist Purvi Parikh, MD.
Tell Congress to Support the NURSE Act
Many schools lack funding to hire school nurses full-time. The NURSE Act provides grants to increase the number of school nurses in public schools nationwide.
Coffee and Asthma
Learn about coffee and caffeine and their impact on patients living with asthma. Review how caffeine impacts the airways and what this means for the treatment of asthma.
How Wildfire Smoke Can Worsen Your Asthma
Wildfires can cause lung irritation and inflammation in people with asthma. Learn what you can do to minimize and manage symptoms from smoke.
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