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Asthma
Eosinophilic Asthma Study Now Enrolling Volunteers
Volunteer for a clinical trial testing an investigational medication in eosinophilic asthma patients
Asthma Home Visits: Improving Quality of Life (Recording)
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM we discuss asthma home visits and demonstrate how they improve the quality of life for many people with asthma.
Asthma Monitoring Options for the Digital Age: Improving Outcomes (Recording)
A Free Webinar from Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET where Dr. J. Allen Meadows lead a discussion on improving asthma outcomes.
Teaching Students to Self-Manage their Asthma & Allergies (Recording)
Free webinar recorded Wednesday, January 12, 2022 we discuss preschool through high school and lead each child towards independence in their asthma care.
How You Can Save Lives. We Can Do This, Together
Ten people a day die from asthma and 750 die from severe allergic reactions. Your support in End of Year Charitable Giving will make an impact.
Living Well With Asthma Virtual Event Series
Our Living Well with Asthma virtual event series continues Jan. 18. Learn about lifestyle changes that can help you breathe better.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Asthma: What You Need to Know
Should people with asthma get the COVID-19 vaccine? What about the booster shot? Will asthma medications interact with the vaccine? Updated 1-5-2022.
USAsthma Summit 2021 Looks to the Future in Asthma and COVID-19 Care
The 7th annual USAsthma Summit was held Nov. 5, 2021 in New Orleans. Sessions focused on asthma care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the Summit now or read our recap!
Managing Asthma On the Go: Safe Driving Tips from Indy Race Car Driver James Roe, Jr.
Allergens and irritants may lurk inside and outside motor vehicles. What can you to breathe easy when you’re on the go?
Ask the Allergist: Asthma Control And the Yellow Zone
The Yellow Zone is the first sign your asthma is worsening. We spoke with Leonard Bacharier, MD, about managing asthma in the Yellow Zone.
Respiratory Inhalers-at-a-Glance and Other Posters in Our Online Store
Learn about some of the most popular items in our Online Shop including inhaler posters, and other asthma, allergy, and anaphylaxis posters.
All About
Asthma is a condition that affects about 25 million Americans, including 7.7% of adults and 8.5% of children. Asthma used to carry a stigma about how active someone with the condition could be, but people with asthma can live an active life as long as they are aware of their symptoms and environmental triggers, and know how to manage their medications.
Pollen, mold, air pollution, pet dander and indoor pests such as dust mites are common symptom triggers for asthma. Severe weather emergencies impact people with asthma as they need to consider their medication in case of evacuation. Environmental disasters such as wildfires can wreak havoc on asthma since smoke particles cause air quality to worsen. People with asthma should monitor air quality and be sure to include stress management, healthy diet and exercise in their daily lives.
People with asthma can control their symptoms and keep themselves safe by following their Asthma Action Plan created in partnership with their doctor. Quick-relief asthma inhalers can help relieve symptoms that occur at any time, while maintenance medications control symptoms daily. Biologic medications are increasingly used to address severe asthma. Getting the flu shot every year and practicing good hygiene, especially when around large groups during cold and flu season, is always a good idea. Eating healthy and getting moderate exercise, as well as practicing stress-relieving activities like yoga and meditation, can also help protect people with asthma. Keeping an emergency kit that includes extra asthma medication and devices, copies of medical records and prescription refill information, respirator masks, a list of contacts and a medication plan in preparation for speaking with doctors or other healthcare providers is also useful.
Allergy & Asthma Network hosts the USAsthma Summit every year to raise understanding about the chronic condition among community health workers and representatives from asthma programs from all over the country. They discuss strategies, guidelines and programs for asthma management as well as the latest clinical lessons and practices.