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Allergies

Allergies are among the most common chronic conditions worldwide. Allergy symptoms range from making you miserable to putting you at risk for life-threatening reactions.  An allergic reaction typically triggers symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach or on the skin. For some people, allergies can also trigger symptoms of asthma. In the most serious cases, a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-LAK-sis) can occur.

The most common allergens are: Pollen, Dust, Food, Insect stings, Animal dander, Mold, Medications/Drugs, and Latex

 

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that can start at any age.  It can be serious and life-threatening if not well controlled.  There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed well with treatment.

 

Articles and Information:

Allergies

Allergies and Asthma: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Allergies Overview

Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Glossary

Allergy Testing

Anaphylaxis

Asthma

Asthma and Pregnancy

Asthma Facts

Asthma Triggers

Food Allergy

Learn About Asthma

What is Asthma?

 

Books:

Dusty the Asthma Goldfish and His Asthma Triggers Funbook

I Have Asthma, What Does That Mean? (Amazon; Bookshop)

Mommy, I Can’t Breathe (Amazon)

The Lion Who Had Asthma (Amazon; Bookshop)

Why is Coco Orange?

Your Roadmap to Successful Asthma Treatment: A Parent’s Guide to Preparing for Your Child’s Doctor Visits and Long-Term Care (Amazon)

 

Podcasts:

Allergy and Asthma Network

Allergy Partners

Allergy Talk

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)

Asthma Attack

Asthmanic

Conversations for Advancing Action

Focus on Allergy

GINA Enough Asthma Deaths

Let’s Unpack: Asthma Cycle of Injustice

The Allergy Mom

The Itch Podcast

 

Resources:

Allergy and Asthma Network

American Academy of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology (AAAAI)

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

American Lung Association

Asthma Action Plan

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Asthma Community Network

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Cleaning Tips for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT)

Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)

Lung Helpline

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 

Respiratory Health Association

The Allergy Mom

 

 

Support Groups:

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Better Breathers Club

Living with Asthma

Patient and Caregiver Network

 

Videos and Webinars:

Allergy Videos

Asthma Basics

Asthma Videos

Breathing Freely: Controlling Asthma Triggers

Community Healthcare for Asthma Management and Prevention of Symptoms (CHAMPS)

Food Allergy Videos

Getting Familiar with Asthma

Living with Asthma

Managing and Controlling Asthma

Should I Introduce Allergenic Foods to my Infant?

Skin Allergy Videos

 

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