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Health Equity in Allergies, Asthma and Immunology

webHealth equity in healthcare is essential. It can reduce health disparities and help ALL people get the care they deserve. Allergy & Asthma Network is committed to …

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Food Intolerance vs. Food Allergy Allergy & Asthma Network

webA food allergy impacts the immune system and can be very serious. Your body recognizes the food as an “intruder” and mounts an “attack” to defend itself: the immune system …

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Asthma and Allergy Forecast Allergy & Asthma Network

webWhat the Forecast Means. Asthma index: a combination of weather factors that can trigger asthma symptoms. A higher index value means more people with asthma will potentially …

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Managing Asthma: A Guide for Schools

webSchools should have sound school health policies and protocols in place for managing asthma in the school setting. Asthma programs should address how to care for students …

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Lifestyle Changes to Manage Asthma

webHow to take a “whole body” approach to managing your allergies and asthma. Prioritize good sleep and relaxation. Try to keep your weight in a healthy range. Forget junk food. …

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Managing Allergies in School: A Guide for School Staff

webThe training module is consistent with the CDC’s Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs. The training module …

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Mast Cell Diseases Allergy & Asthma Network

webCOVID-19 Vaccines and Mast Cell Diseases. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is safe and well-tolerated by people with mast cell diseases, according to a June 2021 study published in …

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Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (PIDD)

webPrimary immunodeficiency disease (PIDD) is a group of more than 300 disorders in which part of the immune system is absent or not functioning properly. People with PIDD may …

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Allergy & Asthma Information for Healthcare Professionals

webAdvances in Allergy & Asthma Webinars – Presented in partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Healthcare providers can earn …

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

webRSV is a common respiratory virus. By the time children are 2 or 3 years old, most have been infected by RSV at least once, with few problems. For some, the virus can be life …

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Shared Decision Making Allergy & Asthma Network

webThere are five “essential steps” to Shared Decision Making. The five steps can be described with the acronym, “SHARE.”. SHARE stands for: S – S eek you patient’s participation. H …

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Do You Have an Asthma Action Plan

webAn Asthma Action Plan is your best tool to protect yourself and/or your children from an asthma attack. Studies show children with an Asthma Action Plan are less likely to have …

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What is Chronic Urticaria

webIt could be chronic hives, also known as chronic urticaria. People living with urticaria experience an itchy rash on their skin. In people with chronic urticaria, the rash appears …

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How Social Media Can Impact Healthcare Decisions

webSocial media can have a harmful impact on how patients make their healthcare decisions, said David Stukus, MD, chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and …

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New Federal Spending Law Supports Asthma and Allergy Programs

webThe $1.7 trillion package includes spending for: National Institutes of Health (NIH) – ­$47.5 billion; a $2.5 billion increase that includes funding for the National Heart, Lung, and …

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Complete Guide to Latex Allergy Allergy & Asthma Network

webLatex allergy is an allergic reaction to the proteins present in the milky sap of the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree. Latex allergy is also known as a natural rubber latex allergy. …

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Musician & Wife Raise Awareness for Aspirin-Exacerbated …

webRhonda Nelson and her husband Wayne of Little River Band raise awareness for Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) following her diagnosis.

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Why Are Asthma Rates Higher in Puerto Rico

webOn the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico – a U.S. territory of 3.2 million people – asthma rates are among the highest in the world. Puerto Rican children are twice as likely to have …

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