We're gearing up for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May! This year's theme focuses on increasing confidence when using asthma and allergy medicines, including inhalers and self-injections. We have a lot planned for May, but here are some ways you can get started now:
Another way you can start raising awareness is by making a secure online donation directly to AAFA in honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Your generosity helps us: - Raise public awareness about asthma and allergies
- Advocate for public policies that help protect people with asthma and allergies
- Help people to manage their conditions with confidence and prevent emergencies
| | | Many people believe that because honey contains pollen, it can help desensitize your body to pollen and improve your allergy symptoms. But the pollen found in honey is not the same pollen that triggers allergies. Learn why eating honey doesn't help with pollen allergies, as well as proven ways to manage your symptoms. | | | New asthma guidelines from 2020 recommend a treatment method called single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) for some people ages 4 and up with moderate-to-severe asthma. We break down what SMART is and how you can talk with your doctor to decide if it's the best treatment method for your child. | | | Digital health technologies can help you understand your conditions, track your symptoms and medicine use, and improve your health. TakeControl and Ditch the Itch are interactive text-based programs from Med-IQ® to help you better manage your asthma and eczema through your smartphone. Find out how you can sign up. This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products, nor is it a guarantee of the products' safety. The funding we received for this advertisement helps support our no-cost asthma and allergy programs. | | | 
When it comes to having a healthier home, clearing the air is a good place to start. Dust mites, pollen, pollution, and other particles can be circulating in your home and car unseen. Our article includes tips on what to look for when choosing and buying air filtration or air cleaning products. | | | | Recently, community advocates and AAFA leadership met with a bipartisan group of elected officials to encourage support of legislation and funding for key programs that improve research, prevention, treatment, and access to care to save lives. Read our blog to hear more about our week with Congress and the bills AAFA supports. | | | | Do you know that climate change impacts your seasonal allergies? Warmer temperatures and more carbon dioxide cause plants to create more pollen during longer growing seasons. As climate change gets worse, pollen counts will also get worse. Find out more in this spotlight from AAFA's 2022 Allergy Capitals™ report. | | | The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) wants to hear about the experiences, perceptions, and needs of people with asthma and allergies as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help by participating in this research survey.
Your insights will help us understand the changing needs of the asthma and allergy community during this time. The survey should take less than 20 minutes to complete. | | | | People with suspected or confirmed mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) can get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new study. Read the AAAAI press release for more details. | | | Attention health care providers, respiratory therapists, asthma educators, and nurses: Join us on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar called, "Patient Experience – Inhaler Usage: Common Patient Mistakes When Using Inhaler for Asthma" – presented by Melanie Carver, Chief Mission Officer for AAFA, and sponsored by Vitalograph®.
The goal of this program is to help you: - Understand patient and caregiver experience with inhaler usage
- Learn about common mistakes and barriers related to inhaler usage
- Develop strategies for effective patient education on inhaler adherence/technique
This program is pending for 1.0 contact hour of Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credits by the American Association for Respiratory Care. | | | If you didn't get a chance to read our March 2022 issue, check it out to learn more about AAFA's 2022 Allergy Capitals™ Report, the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act, inhaler and epinephrine device recalls, and more.
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