Asthma Connect: Breathe With Ease

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Join us this May as we celebrate Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. We have activities for health staff, parents, and students. Participate in one or all the events to learn and spread awareness about asthma. Follow us on Facebook @Asthma411 and tune in every Wednesday at 5 PM for our Facebook live series.

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Helpful Resources

Asthma 411 Spirit Week: May 17-21

Show your support for people with asthma and allergies. Do not miss out on dressing like a superhero or wearing your favorite sneakers. Take a picture and tag @asthma411 on Facebook or use the hashtag #breathewithease on Instagram for a chance to win a $50 Walmart gift card. View the spirit dress-up days here.

Take the Pledge

No action is too small when it comes to keeping healthy lungs. Visit our website and pledge to be an asthma champion. After taking the pledge, you will receive a digital sticker to share on your social media.

Training Opportunities

Black People Like Me Virtual Conference

Join Allergy and Asthma Network’s sixth and final Black People Like Me Virtual Conference as they examine the challenges Black Americans face in managing their health that lead to asthma and COVID-19 complications. The first 100 Black patients, family, and caregivers who attend will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

Hurricane Harvey and Asthma in Texas

It has been almost four years since Hurricane Harvey. Join the Texas Department of State Health Services and the City of Houston's asthma programs for a discussion about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on asthma control in Texas.

Student Corner

Breathe With Ease Art Contest

Do you know a student who likes to draw? Encourage them to enter our Breathe with Ease Art Contest. This year’s theme is “Healthy Lungs Start with Me.” Students can submit their original artwork for a chance to win prizes. Visit our website to download the official rules and guidelines. Entries must be submitted no later than Monday, May 17^th at 5 PM.

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