Asthma

  • A woman in a red tank top is coughing, covering her mouth with one hand and holding her chest with the other. A man in a light blue shirt, wearing a stethoscope, is listening to her back, indicating a medical examination.

    Eosinophilic Asthma Toolkit Gets an Upgrade

    Looking for information on eosinophilic asthma? Check out the online toolkit – eosasthma.org – to learn how it’s diagnosed, treated and managed.

  • A doctor wearing a white coat and mask prepares to give a vaccine to an elderly woman with short white hair. The woman wears a pink shirt and gray cardigan, looking forward. The background is plain white.

    Why Getting the Flu Shot Is Critical for People with Asthma

    If you have moderate to severe asthma, learn why getting your flu shot is especially important due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  • A woman stands at a podium giving a presentation titled “Welcome and Introductions from Allergy & Asthma Network” to an audience seated in a conference room. Attendees listen and look at papers.

    USAsthma Summit 2025: What Does the Future of Asthma Care Look Like? 

    Asthma breakthroughs and ongoing treatment challenges were in the spotlight at the 11th annual USAsthma Summit, Nov. 7, 2025.

  • A diverse family of six enjoys a festive meal at a dining table decorated with autumn leaves and small pumpkins. Everyone is smiling and talking, contributing to a warm and cheerful atmosphere.

    Navigating the Holidays with Asthma and Allergies

    What you need to know the risk of asthma and allergies during the winter holidays. Learn tips, tricks, and strategies to keep everyone healthy.

  • A group of five smiling children stand in a line on a porch outside a building. They are wearing casual summer clothing, and the background shows a brick wall with pillars.

    Allergies, Asthma and Autism

    People with autism, especially children, may have difficulty understanding and managing their allergies or asthma.

  • A person examines a wall with large patches of black mold. The wall is indoors, beneath a window. The person appears concerned, hunched slightly forward for a closer look.

    After the Storm: Flood Cleanup Is Essential To Keep Mold at Bay

    Mold allergy is very common. Asthma and allergy patients whose homes are affected by water damage should act immediately to dry things out.

  • A website about oral corticosteroids is displayed on four devices: a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and desktop computer, showing its responsive design and readable layout on different screen sizes.

    Discover the New OCS Toolkit: Your Guide to Safer Oral Corticosteroid Use

    Learn about OCS Overexposed: a new awareness campaign to help people understand the risks of long-term steroid use to treat asthma.

  • A woman and a man walking with bicycles through a sunlit, wooded area. The woman, in a pink tank top, and the man, in a striped shirt, are smiling at each other. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

    Summer Asthma and Warm Weather

    Explore some of the causes of summer asthma, identify common triggers and learn summer asthma tips to avoid flare-ups.

  • World Asthma Day, May 6, 2025, text above a globe illustration with an outline of human lungs over it, highlighting global awareness of asthma.

    6 Ways We Empower Asthma Awareness on World Asthma Day

    AAN offers asthma education throughout the year. On World Asthma Day, we listed 6 ways we help empower people on asthma awareness.

  • A woman in a beige cardigan sits on a couch, smiling and talking to a young girl with braided hair who is wrapped in a striped blanket. They are in a bright room with sunlight streaming through the window.

    How to Help Teens Self-Manage Asthma

    For most teenagers, going from pediatric to adult asthma care and developing asthma self-management skills can take time to develop.

  • A smiling older woman with glasses and gray hair shows a bandage on her upper arm to a young girl with a ponytail, who is pointing at it. They are indoors, with a blurred green plant in the background.

    Vaccines for People with Asthma and Allergies

    Get the facts about recommended vaccines for people with asthma. Work with your healthcare team to stay on track with vaccinations for your family.

  • A conference room filled with attendees seated at round tables. A presenter stands on a stage with a large screen displaying slides. The room is lit with warm overhead lights, creating an engaging atmosphere for the audience.

    USAsthma Summit 2024: Embracing Change and Innovation in Asthma Care 

    Celebrating its 10th year, the USAsthma Summit provides an up-to-date look at asthma care and key issues that impact doctors and patients.

All About

Asthma

Asthma is a condition that affects about 25 million Americans, including 7.7% of adults and 8.5% of children. Asthma used to carry a stigma about how active someone with the condition could be, but people with asthma can live an active life as long as they are aware of their symptoms and environmental triggers, and know how to manage their medications. Pollen, mold, air pollution, pet dander and indoor pests such as dust mites are common symptom triggers for asthma. Severe weather emergencies impact people with asthma as they need to consider their medication in case of evacuation. Environmental disasters such as wildfires can wreak havoc on asthma since smoke particles cause air quality to worsen. People with asthma should monitor air quality and be sure to include stress management, healthy diet and exercise in their daily lives. People with asthma can control their symptoms and keep themselves safe by following their Asthma Action Plan created in partnership with their doctor. Quick-relief asthma inhalers can help relieve symptoms that occur at any time, while maintenance medications control symptoms daily. Biologic medications are increasingly used to address severe asthma. Getting the flu shot every year and practicing good hygiene, especially when around large groups during cold and flu season, is always a good idea. Eating healthy and getting moderate exercise, as well as practicing stress-relieving activities like yoga and meditation, can also help protect people with asthma. Keeping an emergency kit that includes extra asthma medication and devices, copies of medical records and prescription refill information, respirator masks, a list of contacts and a medication plan in preparation for speaking with doctors or other healthcare providers is also useful. Allergy & Asthma Network hosts the USAsthma Summit every year to raise understanding about the chronic condition among community health workers and representatives from asthma programs from all over the country. They discuss strategies, guidelines and programs for asthma management as well as the latest clinical lessons and practices.