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People with asthma are invited to enroll in our free virtual asthma coaching program . In 2024, we plan to engage in at least 20 community outreach events nationwide – from L.A. to Dallas to NYC. Support for Affordable Inhalers Our CEO Lynda Mitchell was interviewed by Healio on the decision by several drug companies to cap out-of-pocket costs for asthma and COPD inhalers at $35 per month. More voluntary price controls like this will help ensure people with asthma and COPD get the medication they need and treatment they deserve without having to bear the high costs,” Mitchells says. Asthma Research Scholarship AllergyAsthma Network is proud to sponsor a $500 Patient Advisory Roundtable (PAR) abstract scholarship to asthma researcher Kritika Khanna, MD. Dr. Khanna will present her research abstract on severe asthma at the 2024 American Thoracic Society International Conference in May. We are honored to be a PAR member bringing the patient perspective to the conference. See Previous Announcements AllergyAsthma In the News 6 Ways We Empower Asthma Awareness on World Asthma Day AllergyAsthma Network offers asthma education throughout the year. On World Asthma Day, we listed 6 ways we help empower people on asthma awareness. Maryland becomes 4th state to pass Elijah’s Law Elijah’s law mandates guidelines for childcare providers, ensuring safer environments for children with food allergies. Maryland Becomes 23rd State to Adopt Stock Albuterol in Schools Stock albuterol laws allow schools to store and administer emergency supplies of quick-relief albuterol inhalers. See More News Articles TRUSTED MESSENGERS Virtual Conference Series 2024 Addressing Barriers in Food Allergies and Empowering the Black Community Free Virtual Conference: May 13, 2024 | 5:30 PM ET AllergyAsthma Network presents this Black People Like Me virtual conference to address the disparities and barriers to care for the Black community living with food allergies. Read More about Session 2 or Register Now Food Allergies and the Hispanic/Latino Culture Free Virtual Conference: May 22, 2024 | 4:30 PM ET AllergyAsthma Network presents this Unidos Hablemos webinar to address the health disparities and barriers to care for the Hispanic community living with food allergies. Read More about Session 1 or Register Now Advancing Nationwide Efforts to Engage, EducateEmpower At AllergyAsthma Network, we are here to serve and support you. We work with national and local partners to train healthcare professionals and host events and screenings that reach people directly in their communities. We raise awareness and educate millions each year with easy-to-understand, medically reviewed resources in English and Spanish. We advocate at the federal and state levels to improve access to care and affordable medications. We work to ensure the patient voice is included in research and drug development. Your health and well-being are at the heart of our work. Our goal is to improve quality of life and achieve equitable and optimal health outcomes for adults and children living with these chronic conditions, especially those in underserved communities. Check out our Events Calendar for Webinars, Trusted Messengers Events, and other AllergyAsthma Network supported events. Need help managing your asthma? Get a FREE Lung Coach ➤ RecentUpcoming Webinars The Complex Relationship Between Atopic Dermatitis and Allergies (New Webinar) June 12, 2024 Free Webinar June 12, 2024 at 4 PM ET – People with atopic dermatitis have higher rates of allergic diseases than the general population. This is often referred to as the atopic march or allergic march. Food Allergy: Current Approaches Towards Individualized Management (Recording) May 2, 2024 Free Webinar May 2, 2024 at 12 PM ET — Approximately 20 million Americans have food allergies learn...