Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Asthma is one of the most common medical concerns that occur during pregnancy. An asthma management plan that helps keep asthma well-controlled and educating patients about the asthma zones can improve the health outcomes. Our Breathe 4 Baby resources include tools and information for #pregnantpeople with #asthma. Check them out here: aafa.org/pregnancy

El asma es una de las preocupaciones médicas más comunes que ocurre durante el embarazo. Un plan de acción para el asma que ayuda a mantener el asma bien controlada, y educar a los pacientes sobre las zonas de asma puede mejorar los resultados de salud. Nuestros recursos de Breathe 4 Baby incluyen herramientas e información para las #personasembarazadas con #asma. Echele un vistazo aqui: aafa.org/pregnancy

September is coming! And with it, comes a spike in asthma-related ER visits and hospital stays in the U.S. The third week of September is usually the worst. AAFA explains what causes this September Asthma Peak and how to prepare! aafa.org/asthmapeak We thank Amgen for their support of this awareness campaign.

It can be challenging caring for young children with #AtopicDermatitis (AD), and clinical and caregiver collaboration is crucial in AD management. Watch our new continuing medical education program with Medlive - A PlatformQ Health Brand, “Caring for the Littles with Atopic Dermatitis: Clinician-Caregiver Collaboration,” on demand now: https://bit.ly/4dNS2E5 #MedicalEducation #PatientOutcomes

Asthma attacks, hospitalizations, and related deaths peak in September, so we are dropping the price 🏷️ of our Asthma Management Education (AME) online course for nurses and respiratory therapists! The course will be free if you sign up in August or September! Earn 8.75 contact hours: aafa.org/ameo #AsthmaPeakMonth #Nurses #RepiratoryTherapists #AsthmaManagement #RespiratoryHealth #CommunityHealth #ContinuingEducation

Staying up to date with recommended vaccines is an important part of every asthma management plan. AAFA has free handouts for patients with steps to prevent and manage vaccine-preventable respiratory illnesses like COVID, flu, and RSV. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXgF6iJ8 #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #RespiratoryHeath #Ivax2Protect

September is a challenging month for people with asthma. What do YOU wish patients knew about managing their asthma through the September Asthma Peak? 👇 Several things happen in September to cause more asthma attacks, emergency room visits, and hospital stays in this month than any other during the year.

Asthma is one of the most common medical concerns during pregnancy. Like pregnancy, asthma impacts each person differently. Manage and control your asthma during pregnancy to help keep the parent-to-be and their baby healthy. AAFA offers resources for patients and providers to help manage asthma during pregnancy and lactation. Learn more at: aafa.org/pregnancy #Asthma #Pregnancy #AsthmaActionPlan #Breathe4Baby

Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved neffy®, an epinephrine nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, in adult and pediatric patients who weigh at least 30 kilograms (about 66 pounds). https://lnkd.in/gVxZEy_7   We know our community has many questions about neffy. We will keep you updated on when this product will be available at pharmacies, insurance coverage issues, and more details about how the device works.   Innovation is one of AAFA’s core values and we are excited by this advancement in treating severe allergic reactions. We will continue to advocate for research that supports our community. 

"It can be kind of isolating when you deal with eczema and having an eczema flare-up, so I just want people to know that you are not alone and it does not define you." ~ Suni Lee     Eczema is more than skin deep — there's also a psychological component.     Anxiety and stress are common triggers for eczema flares. Even during periods of relatively clear skin, there can be "anticipatory anxiety” around when the next flare will come    AAFA provides resources and support for patients managing eczema – aafa.org/eczema   https://lnkd.in/esRe_AGM