Seasonal Allergies Ahead

It may be cold in many areas of the U.S. now, but allergy season starts for people in some states in just a few weeks. The most common spring allergy trigger is tree pollen.  

If you have a tree pollen allergy, you can start acting now to help manage your symptoms. Some steps you can take include: 

Start taking allergy treatments before pollen season begins. Most allergy treatments work best when taken this way. This allows the treatments to prevent your body from releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause your symptoms. 

Use central heating/air conditioning or air cleaners with a CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® filter and/or HEPA filtration to reduce indoor airborne allergens (including pollen that may enter your home through doors, windows, on your clothes, and on pets). 

Watch pollen counts and forecasts. Many local weather reports will give pollen counts or forecasts. Limit outdoor activity when pollen counts are high. 

Ask Congress to Cap the Cost of Epinephrine 

Your Voice on Capitol Hill

Today, we are on Capitol Hill to promote the health and well-being of people with asthma and allergies. A group of AAFA advocates will share stories and information to help legislators understand how legislation can save and improve the lives of people with asthma and allergies.  

With your support, we can continue building a world where people with asthma and allergies have quality health care, access to treatment, and live in healthy environments.  

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AAFA Speaks Out on Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad

In response to a Super Bowl ad released by Uber Eats that makes a joke about peanut allergy, AAFA issued a statement challenging the company to be a friend and ally to people with food allergies. 

AAFA president and CEO Kenneth Mendez said: 

"On behalf of the more than 20 million people in the United States with food allergies, AAFA is disappointed that Uber Eats chose to make light of a serious condition in their “Don’t Forget Uber Eats” campaign ahead of the Super Bowl.  

Food allergies are no laughing matter. In fact, they can cause life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. The USDA reports that there are about 30,000 emergency room visits due to anaphylactic reactions to food each year."

Read our full statement on the Uber Eats campaign.

The Connection Between Allergies and Asthma

A child with eczema and allergies may also develop asthma. This is because of something called the allergic march. The allergic march describes the progression of asthma and allergies over time.  

The allergic march usually begins with dry skin in babies. It may progress to asthma over time.  

Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma in children.  

Watch this video for more information on how to manage your child’s allergic asthma.

WEBINARS

Do Not Let Your Asthma Control You!

Have fun while learning about asthma! Play along during “Medlive Match,” an online trivia game about asthma control, the role of inflammation in asthma, biologic treatments, and much more. 

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After you play the trivia game, be sure to watch our on-demand webinar, “Moderate-to-Severe Asthma in Children and Adults: Why and How to Achieve Control,” on how to recognize symptoms of moderate-to-severe asthma, how related conditions can influence asthma control, and more.  

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Did You Miss Our Last Issue?

Check out our previous issue to see what’s being done to address the high cost of asthma inhalers and learn about the latest asthma and allergy research. 

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