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January 8, 2026

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AAN In the Spotlight at National Health Council

Allergy & Asthma Network is proud to be the newest member of the National Health Council. In a recent blog post, CEO Lynda Mitchell highlights the Network’s mission and commitment to outreach, education, advocacy and research. “We share National Health Council’s focus on patient-centered healthcare,” Lynda says. “Meaningful partnerships and the active involvement of patients are essential to strengthening health systems and improving outcomes.”

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AAN Advocates for Epinephrine Access at Hearing

Director of Advocacy Nissa Shaffi recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy on expanding access to epinephrine in community settings. Nissa detailed policy solutions to improve affordability, school staff training, and first responder resources while reducing insurance barriers so people can get life-saving care they need.


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New Resource for Chronic Urticaria in Skin of Color

Allergy & Asthma Network partnered with Novartis and Genentech to launch a new Chronic Urticaria in Skin of Color online resource. The webpage highlights how chronic urticaria can appear differently in Black and Hispanic/Latino people and raises awareness of symptoms. It features three patient stories and a photo gallery to help people better understand chronic urticaria across diverse skin tones.

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Allergy & Asthma in the News

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    Allergy & Asthma Network 40th Anniversary: A Legacy of Outreach

    Explore 40 years of advancements in allergy and asthma care, celebrating achievements and looking ahead.

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    Is it Allergies or COVID-19?

    Confused about symptoms? Learn how to distinguish between allergies and COVID-19 with our clear guidelines. Read the article for clarity and peace of mind.

  • Three people stand in front of two scientific posters at a conference. The posters display charts, graphs, and text related to asthma survey results. All three are smiling and wearing conference badges.

    Allergy & Asthma Network 40th Anniversary: A Legacy of Research

    Explore 40 years of advancements in allergy and asthma care, celebrating achievements and looking ahead.

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Podcasts

Understanding Food Allergy Labels

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Our new podcast reviews how to read food allergy labels, including where to find allergen information and how to understand “may contain” label warnings.

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Recent & Upcoming Webinars

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    Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Asthma (New Webinar)

    FREE Webinar | February 19, 2026 | 1 PM ET Depression and anxiety are common in patients with asthma and are frequently overlooked contributors…

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    RSV: Prevention & Treatment for At-Risk Populations (New Webinar)
    Jan 20, 2026

    FREE Webinar | January 20th, 2026, | 4 PM ET Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) remains a significant source of concern across vulnerable populations, including…

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    Rhinosinusitis, Nasal Polyps and Asthma – What to do? (Recording)
    Dec 4, 2025

    This webinar was recoded on December 4, 2025 Research indicates that rhinosinusitis affects 5-12% of the global population, and among those with chronic rhinosinusitis,…

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Celebrating Allergy & Asthma’s 40 Years of Service

Allergy & Asthma Network 40th Anniversary

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Allergy & Asthma Network announced the kickoff of a year-long celebration to mark its 40th anniversary, commemorating four decades of significant contributions.

Allergy & Asthma Network 40th Anniversary: A Legacy of Advocacy

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From its earliest days, Allergy & Asthma Network heard from patients and parents about their health concerns. Too often, their issues were not addressed by government leaders and the healthcare…