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Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month

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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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Get the tips on Instagram

INHALER VIDEO SERIES

Using an inhaler correctly is essential for effective asthma self-management. Whether you’re just getting started or need a quick refresher, our step-by-step instructional videos can help you use your inhaler with confidence and better control your asthma.

Asthma inhaler videos in this series include:

How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)

How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)

How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler with Spacer (MDI)

How to Use Your Small Volume Compressor Nebulizer

These videos are available in English and Spanish.

Visit Our Inhaler Video Series webpage

EXHALE DATABASE

Our EXHALE database is a comprehensive resource hub designed for health care professionals, asthma coalitions, state asthma programs, and others seeking evidence-based information on asthma. With over 200 searchable resources covering each EXHALE strategy, it's a valuable tool for finding trusted information. You can also contribute by submitting new resources to the database.

Search our EXHALE database

Submit an entry into the EXHALE database

Be well,

Tonya Nash, MPH, CHES®

CDC EXHALE Project Manager

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