Welcome to our July research update! Getting involved with research is an important way to impact asthma and allergy treatments, education, and awareness. This month, we are highlighting clinical trials, surveys, and news on: Adults with severe asthma Asthma inhaler product development Preventing viral infections in people with uncontrolled asthma Atopic dermatitis/eczema treatments Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) Note: The links below will take you to external websites. Asthma and ..read more

Heat can affect anyone. But if you have asthma , heat might affect you even more. You can manage the effects of heat on your asthma with a few steps. How Can Heat Make Asthma Worse? Asthma is a chronic disease that causes your airways to get inflamed (swollen), become obstructed or narrowed and be overreactive to a variety of triggers. All these things can make it hard to breathe. Inflamed airways are more sensitive to irritants and harsh temperatures. These are called  triggers . High heat ..read more

Summer camps can help your child make friends, practice social skills, and build self-esteem and self-confidence. When your child has asthma or allergies , working with the staff and preparing in advance is key to helping your child focus on these skills while staying safe. Here are some ways you can partner with camp staff to be prepared to manage your child’s asthma or allergies. 1. Think about the camp’s challenges and your child’s triggers. Consider what type of camp your child will ..read more

Juneteenth is the annual national celebration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. In 2021, it became a federal holiday. The holiday is a time for celebration. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the health equity challenges Black people in the U.S., and Black women in particular, continue to face. In the U.S., the burden of asthma and allergies falls disproportionately on Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations . Black people ..read more

Welcome to our June research update! Getting involved with research is an important way to impact asthma and allergy treatments, education, and awareness. This month, we are highlighting clinical trials, surveys, and news on: Children and adults with asthma Inhaler product development Asthma, insomnia, and depression Severe asthma treatments Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Note: The links below will take you to external websites. Asthma and ..read more

Advocacy Action Day marks the last day of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month , May 31. On this day, we're rallying support for some of our top priorities at the federal and state levels. Click on the links below to learn about the bills and how to take action. Ask Congress to expand care for people with asthma under the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act. Ask Congress to support expanded access to epinephrine under Dillon’s Law. Ask Congress to cap the cost of epinephrine under ..read more

This year, on World Asthma Day, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrated the 25 th anniversary of the National Asthma Control Program (NACP) on Capitol Hill. AAFA co-hosted a congressional briefing with the American Lung Association (ALA), the Allergy and Asthma Network (AAN), the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Speakers at the briefing ..read more

Karen Dunn was a high school counselor in Tennessee for 20 years. She loved working with students and having a positive effect on their lives. She helped every student in any way she could. Now, during her retirement, she devotes her time to raising awareness about asthma in her local community. Local Asthma Outreach Karen does outreach throughout the year. She sets up tables in places like senior centers, at community events, and in schools, among others. She believes it’s important to put ..read more

Many people think about the physical effects of asthma , eczema , food allergies , and other allergic conditions. But the mental and emotional impact can have just as much impact on a person and their caregivers as the physical burden – sometimes even more so. People with asthma and eczema have higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to people without asthma or eczema. This includes children and teens with these conditions. These chronic conditions can also affect family members and ..read more

Welcome to our May research update! Getting involved with research is an important way to impact asthma and allergy treatments, education, and awareness. This month, we are highlighting clinical trials, surveys, and news on: Adults with asthma Children and adults with mild asthma Air pollution and asthma Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) Note: The links below will take you to external websites. Asthma and Allergy Clinical Trials Are You ..read more