Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Posted 21 days ago
We are sharing these excellent resources for colleagues and patients provided for Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month by the Asthma & Allergy Network in their EXHALE email. You can also sign up by clicking here for the EXHALE monthly email. Links to additional information can be accessed by clicking on the light blue text. Please see the contents of this email below:
"ASTHMA & ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Whether you’re educating, advocating, or making lifestyle changes to better control your asthma and allergies, there’s something everyone can do. A few ideas include:
Download our social media toolkit
Teach teens how to self manage their asthma
Watch and learn from our YouTube Channel, @AllergyAsthmaHQ
Learn more ways to celebrate and promote Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month!
WORLD ASTHMA DAY (Asthma affects 8% of adults and 6.5% of children in the United States)
World Asthma Day takes place on May 6, 2025. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has chosen the theme, "Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL." It's important that every person with asthma, regardless of income, race, age, or location, has access to the inhaled medications needed to manage their condition.
Allergy & Asthma Network is committed to supporting access to care and education for people with asthma in the following ways:
Trusted Messengers Program
Virtual Asthma Coaching Program
USAsthma Summit
Webinars
Online Resources
Podcasts
Learn more about World Asthma Day and our resources
WEBINARS
The Basics of Biologics
Recorded on April 10, 2025
Guest Speaker: Jared Darveaux, MD
Scientists are using biotechnology to target diseases more precisely and effectively, and often with fewer side effects. Research continues to refine this technology and develop new treatments for new conditions.
Watch The Basics of Biologics webinar
Asthma & Pregnancy: Special Considerations for Expectant Mothers
Date: July 17, 2025 at 4pm EST
Guest Speaker: Karla Adams, MD
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting pregnancy, and its management requires careful balance to ensure both maternal and fetal well-being. This webinar will provide healthcare professionals with critical insights into the physiological changes of pregnancy that impact asthma control, evidence-based treatment strategies, and practical approaches for educating and supporting expectant mothers.
Register for the Asthma & Pregnancy Webinar
ASTHMA RESOURCES FOR YOU
We have multiple resources and tools available to help you raise awareness of asthma. These resources include:
EXHALE Newsletters – monthly emails on topics related to EXHALE strategies
EXHALE Database – a repository of resources for each EXHALE strategy
Asthma Articles – current asthma news and topics on our website
Webinars – Guidelines-based information about asthma shared by experts
Online Store – Free digital downloads, posters, books, management tools, and bilingual resources
Spanish Website – asthma education and resources in Spanish language
USAsthma Summit – annual in-person and virtual event to promote guidelines-based asthma care. Save the Date: November 7, 2025, Orlando, FL
AIR QUALITY IN YOUR HOME
We have a new set of graphics that shares tips on how to improve the air quality in each room of your home. Poor indoor air quality can trigger asthma and allergies, but simple changes like using a HEPA filter, reducing dust, and ventilating your space can make a big difference.
Learn helpful tips for your:
Living Room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Laundry Room
Breathe easier where it matters most!
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