Asthma Basics Workshop: American Lung Association

The program is ideal for frontline healthcare professionals, such as school nurses or community health workers, as well as individuals with asthma, parents of children with asthma, and co-workers, friends and family who want to learn more about asthma. Learning Objectives Identify characteristics and symptoms of asthma Recognize asthma triggers and control strategies Explain asthma […]

RSV, Asthma, and You – What You Need to Know this RSV Season

Zoom - Virtual

RSV is a common virus that is the leading cause of hospital stays in young children and infants. Babies who get sick with RSV are more likely to have asthma later in childhood. Older adults and people of all ages with asthma are also at a high risk of severe infection because of RSV. Please […]

Asthma and Social Determinants of Health: Chicago Asthma Consortium Virtual Conference

Zoom - Virtual

This program will focus on various social determinants of health including race based inequities and environmental pollution that contribute to asthma challenges. Presenters who have extensive experience in the asthma and allergy fields will discuss their particular areas of research and their clinical findings. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of tools and […]

Emergency Planning for Children with Asthma and Anaphylaxis

Zoom - Virtual

Respiratory symptoms are common in both asthma and anaphylaxis. It can be a challenge to know whether someone is experiencing an asthma attack or a severe allergic reaction. In this webinar, Alice Hoyt, MD, chief allergist at the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy in Nashville, Tennessee, will discuss how to plan for asthma and anaphylaxis […]