The Power of Community in Asthma Management

La Fondria Brown, PhD, tells a story of how learning through community helped her manage her asthma. 

La Fondria joined a community asthma education program in St. Louis. AAFA's Health Equity Advancement and Leadership (HEAL) outreach sponsors the program. 

Through the St. Louis HEAL effort, La Fondria connected with other people in her area working together to manage their asthma. She learned new strategies for asthma management and now says she has all the tools she needs to address her asthma symptoms.   

“I’m so glad I kept looking for answers,” La Fondria said. “And I would encourage anyone to take advantage of a program like HEAL. My life was great before, but it’s even better now that I have all the tools to manage my asthma.”  

Read more about La Fondria’s journey to better asthma management.  

Do You Live in an Allergy Capital?

Last week, AAFA released our annual Allergy Capitals™ report detailing the most challenging cities in the United States for living with seasonal allergies.   

The report highlights the urgency of the climate crisis.   

“Climate change fuels a perfect storm of conditions that make allergy season worse for people with pollen allergy,” said AAFA President and CEO Kenneth Mendez. “Longer growing seasons mean more exposure to pollen allergy triggers. Additionally, pollen counts tend to rise with warmer temperatures. Now, we see both more days of exposure to pollen and higher daily pollen counts leading to more intense, longer-lasting symptoms.”  

The top 5 Allergy Capitals this year are:   

1. Wichita, Kansas  

2. Virginia Beach, Virginia 

3. Greenville, South Carolina  

4. Dallas, Texas 

5. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  
   
   Check out the full report to see where your city ranks!  

Asthma Inhaler Costs Going Down

Read our blog for the full list of inhalers covered by these announcements.   

The price change goes into effect June 1, 2024.  

In response to these announcements, AAFA called for further action from all stakeholders to make asthma medicines affordable and accessible.   

Read our full statement. 

AAFA works tirelessly to improve access to treatment for people with asthma.   

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WEBINARS

ICYMI: CSU and Asthma Webinars   

Ending March 28! Watch our webinar, “It’s Not In Your Head! How to Manage Your Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Feel Better” to learn more about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). An expert panel discussed types of urticaria, CSU treatment options, and the role of biologics and type 2 inflammation in managing CSU.   

                                    WATCH ON DEMAND  
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Available on demand! During our webinar on moderate-to-severe asthma, “Do Not Let Your Asthma Control You!” learn how to identify signs of moderate-to-severe asthma, the effects of other illnesses on asthma control, and how biologics can help treat asthma. 

                                    WATCH ON DEMAND  

Did You Miss Our Last Issue?

Check out our previous issue to learn about AAFA’s efforts on Capitol Hill and catch up on the latest research impacting people with allergies and asthma. 

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