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Allergy & Asthma Network unites and advocates on behalf of 60 million Americans with asthma, allergies and related conditions.
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What’s New at the Network
Trusted Messengers is Back!
Our Trusted Messengers community outreach was back in action March 2 at the Black Health Matters Winter 2024 Health Summit & Expo in Atlanta. Leandra Tonweber, PA-C, and Catherine Blackwell, RN, connected with the Atlanta community, surveyed attendees, and gave away free resources. People with asthma were invited to enroll in our free 6-week virtual asthma coaching program.
Atopic Dermatitis Abstracts
Chief Research Officer De De Gardner served as a co-author for two atopic dermatitis studies that examined the benefits and risks of topical treatments and systemic treatments, including topical corticosteroids, JAK inhibitors and biologics. The first-of-its-kind study can be used to inform doctor-patient discussions and for future research.
AADCH Speakers Announced
Our 27th annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC is Wednesday, May 8. We are excited to welcome U.S. Reps. David Valadao (CA) and Debbie Dingell (MI), our Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus co-chairs, as scheduled speakers at AADCH. There’s still time to register for AADCH – advocate for key healthcare legislation.
Allergy & Asthma In the News
Epinephrine Nasal Sprays Aim for FDA Approval
The device will offer a new treatment option for people who prefer a needle-free way to treat anaphylaxis.
14 Ways to Celebrate Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
May is Allergy & Asthma Month, and dedicated to raising public awareness about asthma and allergies, their impact on people and their families.
Food Allergy Awareness Week
Did you know that 32 million people live with food allergies in America? This means that it’s likely you know someone who has a food allergy. Food allergies can be a serious health concern.
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TRUSTED MESSENGERS
Virtual Conference Series 2024
Eczema and the Hispanic/Latino Culture
Free Virtual Conference: May 1, 2024 | 4:30 PM ET
Allergy & Asthma Network presents this Unidos Hablemos virtual conference to address the disparities and barriers to care for the Hispanic/Latino community living with eczema.
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Addressing Barriers in Food Allergies and Empowering the Black Community
Free Virtual Conference: May 13, 2024 | 5:30 PM ET
Allergy & Asthma Network presents this Black People Like Me virtual conference to address the disparities and barriers to care for the Black community living with food allergies.
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Advancing Nationwide Efforts to Engage, Educate & Empower
At Allergy & Asthma Network, we are here to serve and support you. We work with national and local partners to train healthcare professionals and host events and screenings that reach people directly in their communities. We raise awareness and educate millions each year with easy-to-understand, medically reviewed resources in English and Spanish. We advocate at the federal and state levels to improve access to care and affordable medications. We work to ensure the patient voice is included in research and drug development.
Your health and well-being are at the heart of our work. Our goal is to improve quality of life and achieve equitable and optimal health outcomes for adults and children living with these chronic conditions, especially those in underserved communities.
Check out our Events Calendar for Webinars, Trusted Messengers Events, and other Allergy & Asthma Network supported events.
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Recent & Upcoming Webinars
The Complex Relationship Between Atopic Dermatitis and Allergies (New Webinar)
Free Webinar June 12, 2024 at 4 PM ET – People with atopic dermatitis have higher rates of allergic diseases than the general population. This is often referred to as the atopic march or allergic march.
Food Allergy: Current Approaches Towards Individualized Management (New Webinar)
Free Webinar May 2, 2024 at 12 PM ET — Approximately 20 million Americans have food allergies learn about the current approaches of food allergy management.
The role of Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma, Allergy and Immunologic Diseases (Recording)
Join us for a Free Webinar on April 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET — learn what Type 2 inflammation is, how it affects certain conditions and how it is treated.
Podcasts
Living with Systemic Mastocytosis
Our latest podcast gets the patient perspective on diagnosing and managing systemic mastocytosis, one of the more common mast cell diseases.
How Do Stress and Low Histamine Diets Impact Mast Cell Disease?
Our latest podcast examines two hot topics in mast cell diseases: how low histamine diets and stress can affect mast cell diseases.
How are Mast Cell Diseases Treated?
Our podcast hosts focus on mast cell disease treatment and the multidisciplinary approach that can be helpful in managing these conditions.
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