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Losing Weight with Asthma
Many people struggle with their weight. And many people have a hard time losing weight. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 73.6% of adults are overweight and nearly 42% are considered obese. Among adolescents and teens, 22.2% are considered...
Breathing Exercises for Asthma
Many people with asthma find breathing exercises to be helpful. Breathing exercises can improve asthma symptoms and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. There are various types of breathing exercises that can help people with asthma. When you do breathing exercises for...
Allergy & Asthma Network Applauds EPA’s Final Rule on Methane Standards
EPA’s new standards would reduce methane and other harmful air pollution that impacts climate change.
USAsthma Summit 2023: Is Asthma Remission Possible?
Hear from asthma specialists and state asthma programs on how to improve access to asthma management and treatment.
What you need to know about COVID-19 risk, asthma and allergies if you host or visit relatives during the holidays.
How to Stay Safe on Halloween with Asthma and Allergies
Learn how you can minimize risk and maximize safety at Halloween when you have a child with a food allergy, asthma or latex allergy.
Family Asthma Act Reintroduced in Congress
The Family Asthma Act, named after the late Congressman from Baltimore, would strength the nation’s public health response to asthma.
Virtual Asthma Coaching Found to Improve Asthma Control
Allergy & Asthma Network’s virtual asthma coaching program is part of Trusted Messengers, a vital health equity initiative.
5 Myths About Participating In Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies. They check the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat illnesses. Clinical trials related to asthma, allergies, eczema and related conditions may focus on: new medications and treatments medical devices; medical...
AERD Awareness Day Set for September 26
AERD Awareness Day encourages healthcare professionals and patients to stay vigilant in identifying, understanding and managing AERD.
Allergy & Asthma Network Names Lynda Mitchell, CAE as Chief Executive Officer
New CEO Lynda Mitchell is a seasoned executive with extensive experience leading nonprofit organizations in the allergy and asthma community,
Eczema and Exercise
Learn the importance of preparing your skin before, during and after exercise to help reduce the risk of eczema flare-ups and keep your skin healthy.
RSV Vaccines Are Now Available
The FDA has approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for older adults and an RSV monoclonal antibody for infants and young children.
Latex Allergy Awareness Week is Oct. 1-7
The only way for people with latex allergy to prevent symptoms is strict avoidance of latex. Learn more during Latex Allergy Awareness Week.
Use Expired Meds? Risky For Asthma, Severe Allergy Patients
If you have an expired medicine, it’s not safe to use it. Expired medicine can be dangerous for people with asthma and severe allergies.