{"id":21832,"date":"2024-10-24T07:51:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/?page_id=21832"},"modified":"2024-10-25T16:53:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T20:53:32","slug":"breathe-for-baby-asthma-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/programs\/collaborations\/breathe-for-baby-asthma-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathe for Baby: Asthma Health During Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Programs T- Hero Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;hero tert&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AAFA-Website_Tertiary_Programs.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1%||1%||true|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;1619&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_left&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Nav Parent Title&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tert-parent&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Programs<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs&#8221; module_class=&#8221;bcrumb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-size:16px;||color: #fff;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Main Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221; Intro Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Breathe 4 Baby: Supporting Asthma Health During Pregnancy and Lactation<\/h2>\n<p>The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology (AAAAI) worked together to create Breathe 4 Baby (B4B).\u00a0 It aims to educate health professionals, patients, and caregivers about the importance of managing asthma during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uncontrolled <a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/asthma\/living-with-asthma\/asthma-during-pregnancy\/\">asthma during pregnancy<\/a> may cause negative effects on the pregnancy and fetus. This includes preterm birth, low birth weight, and pre-eclampsia. Keeping asthma well-controlled helps reduce the chance of complications.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/breathe-4-baby-toolkit-header.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Pregnant person cradling belly with the text Breathe 4 Baby Resources&#8221; title_text=&#8221;breathe-4-baby-toolkit-header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Breathe 4 Baby resources include tools to help pregnant and lactating people manage asthma during pregnancy and postpartum stages.<\/p>\n<p><em>This toolkit was created by the Vaccines and Medications in Pregnancy Surveillance Study Taskforce (VAMPSS), and the Women\u2019s Health in A\/I Committee in collaboration with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Tan Callout Box&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#008c99|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; link_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F5EDDF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 605px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 282px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 282px;\" valign=\"Top\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pregnancy-and-lactation-asthma-action-plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16035 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-action-plan-thumb-300x231.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-action-plan-thumb-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-action-plan-thumb.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pregnancy-and-lactation-asthma-action-plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy and Lactation Asthma Action Plan\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 282px;\" valign=\"Top\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/plan-de-accion-contra-el-asma-durante-el-embarazon-y-la-lactancia-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16033 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-action-plan-spanish-thumb-300x231.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-action-plan-spanish-thumb-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-action-plan-spanish-thumb.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/plan-de-accion-contra-el-asma-durante-el-embarazon-y-la-lactancia-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan de acci\u00f3n contra el asma durante el embarazo y la lactancia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 323px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 282px; text-align: center;\" valign=\"Top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16031 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test-thumb-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test-thumb-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test-thumb.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><a style=\"text-align: start;\" href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy Asthma Control Test<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 282px; text-align: center;\" valign=\"Top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prueba-de-control-del-asma-durante-el-embarazo-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16029 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test-spanish-thumb-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test-spanish-thumb-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pregnancy-asthma-control-test-spanish-thumb.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><a style=\"text-align: start;\" href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prueba-de-control-del-asma-durante-el-embarazo-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prueba de control del asma durante el embarazo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Other resources for pregnant and lactating people:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>English<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/pregnancy-breastfeeding-exposures\/asthma\/\">Mother To Baby Resources Webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/asthma-and-pregnancy\/\">Basics of Asthma and Pregnancy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/baby-blog\/breathing-for-two-managing-your-asthma-during-pregnancy\/\">Breathing for Two: Managing Asthma During Pregnancy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/exposiciones-durante-el-embarazo-y-la-lactancia\/asma\/\">Mother To Baby p\u00e1gina web de recursos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/asma-embarazo\/\">Conceptos b\u00e1sicos del asma y el embarazo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/baby-blog\/respirar-por-dos-controlar-el-asma-durante-el-embarazo\/\">Respirar por dos: controlar el asma durante el embarazo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Asthma Medication Fact Sheets &#8211; Hojas informativas relacionadas<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>English<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/albuterol-pregnancy\/\">Albuterol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/prednisoneprednisolone-pregnancy\/\">Prednisone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/inhaled-corticosteroids-icss-pregnancy\/\">Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/montelukast-singulair-pregnancy\/\">Montelukast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/salmeterol-pregnancy\/\">Salmeterol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/formoterol-pregnancy\/\">Formoterol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/dupilumab-dupixent\/\">Dupilumab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/benralizumab\/\">Benralizumab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/fact-sheets\/mepolizumab\/\">Mepolizumab<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/el-albuterol\/\">Albuterol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/la-prednisonaprednisolona\/\">Prednisona\/Prednisolona<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/los-corticosteroides-inhalados-icss\/\">Corticosteroides inhalados (ICSs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/montelukast\/\">Montelukast (Singulair\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/el-salmeterol\/\">Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/formoterol\/\">Formoterol (Eformoterol)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/dupilumab-dupixent\/\">Dupilumab (Dupixent\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/benralizumab-fasenra\/\">Benralizumab (Fasenra\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mothertobaby.org\/es\/hojas-informativas\/mepolizumab\/\">Mepolizumab (Nucala\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Tan Callout Box&#8221; 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text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/conozca-las-zonas-de-asma-de-su-embarazo.jpg\">Conozca las zonas de asma de su embarazo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Print&#8221; module_id=&#8221;print&#8221; module_class=&#8221;clearfix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;5156&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/programs\/collaborations\/breathe-for-baby-asthma-during-pregnancy\/print\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Print post\"><svg class=\"WP-PrintIcon wp-print-icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 2h8v4H6z\" \/><path d=\"M3 7h14v7h-3v-3H6v3H3z\" \/><path d=\"M6 12h8v6H6z\" \/><\/svg> Print post<\/a> [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; 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The goal of this partnership is to help you manage your conditions and prevent life-threatening medical emergencies.<\/p><p>This is more important now more than ever in light of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aafa.org\/covid19\">COVID-19 (the new coronavirus)<\/a>. With many health care providers stressed, the best thing you can do is to keep your asthma and allergies under control to avoid a trip to the emergency department. Both AAFA and MedicAlert want to give you the resources to manage your conditions.<\/p><p><strong>A MedicAlert ID and membership can help protect those with allergies and asthma in the event of an emergency. If you can\u2019t speak for yourself, MedicAlert can be your voice.<\/strong><\/p><p>When you enroll in a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalert.org\/aafa?campaignID=partner+:+link+:+0520aafapage+:+info&utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=0719&utm_term=renew\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Medic Alert new link\">new MedicAlert membership through this special link<\/a> or via phone [1.800.432.5378], use the code <strong>AAFA<\/strong> and MedicAlert will donate 20% of your membership fees to support our mission to save lives and reduce the burden of disease for people with asthma and allergies through support, advocacy, education and research.<\/p><p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalert.org\/aafa?campaignID=partner+:+link+:+0520aafapage+:+info&utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=0719&utm_term=renew\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.medicalert.org\/aafa\"><img class=\"brand-mob\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/blonde-woman-bracelet.png\" alt=\"Medical Alert bracelet\"><\/a><\/p><h3 style=\"clear:both\">Make a Pact to \"ACT\" for Asthma and Allergies<\/h3><div class=\"act-wrapper\"><div class=\"act-images\"><p style=\"text-align:center;display:block\"><img src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/action-plan-icon.png\" alt=\"Action Plans\"><br><strong>Action Plans<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"act-text\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/how-an-action-plan-can-help-you-treat-asthma-and-allergic-reactions\" title=\"how-an-action-plan-can-help-you-treat-asthma-and-allergic-reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cA\" means have an action plan for asthma or anaphylaxis.<\/a><\/p><p>You make this plan with your doctor. The action plan helps you identify severe symptoms and tells you which medicines to take right away.<\/p><p>Fill your prescriptions for emergency medicines. AAFA has resources if you can\u2019t afford your prescription. Know the causes and triggers of your asthma and\/or allergies.<\/p><p>Learn about what is and isn\u2019t a risk for your condition.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"act-wrapper-2\"><div class=\"act-images\"><p style=\"text-align:center;display:block\"><img src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carry-icon.png\" alt=\"Carry\"><br><strong>Carry<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"act-text\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/carry-your-emergency-medicines-everywhere-you-go-when-you-have-asthma-and-allergies\" title=\"carry-your-emergency-medicines-everywhere-you-go-when-you-have-asthma-and-allergies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cC\" reminds you to carry your emergency medicines and with a copy of your action plan <strong><em>everywhere you go<\/em><\/strong>.<\/a> Don\u2019t leave them in a car or separate building.<\/p><p>Wear a medical ID bracelet to alert others of your condition. With the presence of a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalert.org\/aafa?campaignID=partner+:+link+:+0520aafapage+:+info&utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=0719&utm_term=renew\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"MedicAlert medical ID\">MedicAlert medical ID<\/a>, first responders can connect with medical personnel to get your complete health history.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"act-wrapper-2\"><div class=\"act-images\"><p style=\"text-align:center;display:block\"><img src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/treatment-icon.png\" alt=\"Treatment\"><br><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"act-text\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/know-how-to-use-your-emergency-medicines-to-treat-asthma-and-allergy-symptoms\" title=\"know-how-to-use-your-emergency-medicines-to-treat-asthma-and-allergy-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cT\" calls for having a treatment plan that includes when to take your medicines and what to do in an emergency.<\/a><\/p><p>Talk to your doctor about the best therapies and treatments for you.<\/p><p>Use your medicines as prescribed.<\/p><p>Practice how to use your emergency medicines.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blue-callout-wrapper\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"><div class=\"blue-callout\"><p style=\"text-align:center;color:white\">About<br><span style=\"font-size:25px\">25 million<\/span><br>Americans have asthma<sup>1<\/sup><\/p><ul style=\"color:#fff\"><li>A leading chronic disease among children<sup>2<\/sup><\/li><li>More deaths among African Americans<sup>3<\/sup><\/li><li>Top reason for missed school days<sup>4<\/sup><\/li><li>1.8 million emergency department visits each year<sup>1<\/sup><\/li><li>180,000+ hospitalizations each year<sup>1<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"blue-callout\"><p style=\"text-align:center;color:white\">About<br><span style=\"font-size:25px\">32 million<\/span><br>Americans have food allergies <sup>5,6<\/sup><\/p><ul style=\"color:#fff\"><li>Most common among young children<sup>7<\/sup><\/li><li>Top allergens are milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish<sup>8<\/sup><\/li><li>Each year, severe allergic reactions cause:<ul><li>30,000 emergency room visits<\/li><li>2,000 hospitalizations<\/li><li>150 deaths<sup>8<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Latex, medicines and insect stings can also cause severe allergic reactions<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3 style=\"padding-right:4px\">Asthma<\/h3><p style=\"padding-right:12px\"><a href=\"\/asthma.aspx\" title=\"Asthma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asthma<\/a> is a chronic disease in which your airways become inflamed and makes it hard to breathe. This can happen when you are exposed to your <a href=\"\/asthma-trigggers-causes.aspx\" title=\"Asthma Triggers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">triggers, such as pollen, dust, certain pests, scents, chemicals and smoke<\/a>. There is no cure for asthma. But you can manage it through prevention and treatment.<\/p><p style=\"padding-right:6px\">Asthma symptoms can result in a medical emergency. It\u2019s important that you know how to recognize severe symptoms and know what to do in an emergency.<\/p><p style=\"padding-right:6px\">Common asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.<\/p><p style=\"padding-right:6px\"><span>The best way to prevent an asthma episode, or attack, is to follow your treatment plan. Learn your triggers and avoid them.<\/span><\/p><h3>Severe Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)<\/h3><p style=\"padding-right:6px\">Nearly one in 50 Americans are at risk for having a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidswithfoodallergies.org\/what-is-anaphylaxis.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"anaphylaxis\">severe allergic reaction<\/a>. This reaction is called anaphylaxis [anna-fih-LACK-sis]. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidswithfoodallergies.org\/top-food-allergens.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Allergens\">Foods<\/a>, medicines, insects and latex can cause anaphylaxis.<\/p><p style=\"padding-right:6px\">Anaphylaxis can cause symptoms that affect more than one system in the body, such as the skin, mouth, eyes, lungs, heart, gut and brain. Symptoms can include hives, swelling of the tongue or throat, trouble breathing, vomiting and dizziness. It requires emergency treatment using epinephrine.<\/p><p style=\"padding-right:6px\">There is no cure for severe allergic reactions. You can only manage it by avoiding your allergens and carrying emergency medicine. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidswithfoodallergies.org\/epinephrine-and-anaphylaxis-food-allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Prepare to ACT, Then Take Care and Share<\/h3><p><strong>Share these tweets to spread awareness:<\/strong><\/p><p>In honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, I'm making a pact to A.C.T. for Asthma and Allergy. By working together, we can reduce severe asthma attacks and allergic reactions: aafa.org\/act #act4asthma #act4allergy via @AAFANational <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/bIcD3\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/bIcD3\">Tweet This<\/a><\/p><p>A is for Action Plan: Make an asthma action plan with your doctor. Be able to identify severe symptoms, know which medicine to take and know your #asthma triggers. aafa.org\/act #act4asthma via @AAFANational <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/y7vK9\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/y7vK9\">Tweet This<\/a><\/p><p>C is for Carry: Always carry important medications and wear a medical ID to alert others of your condition. aafa.org\/act #act4asthma via @AAFANational <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/abhSz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/abhSz\">Tweet This<\/a><\/p><p>T is for Treatment: Talk with your doctor about #asthma treatments that may work for you. Use your medicines as prescribed. Practice how to use your emergency medicines. aafa.org\/act #act4asthma via @AAFANational <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/qsiHd\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/qsiHd\">Tweet This<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Share these images to spread awareness:<\/strong><\/p><div style=\"width:100%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/asthma-allergy-action-plan-for-prevention-sm.png\" title=\"Asthma Action Plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"img-responsive share\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/asthma-allergy-action-plan-for-prevention-sm.png\" alt=\"Asthma Action Plan\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/asthma-allergy-emergency-medicine-carry-to-save-lives-sm.png\" title=\"Carry Medicines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"img-responsive share\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/asthma-allergy-emergency-medicine-carry-to-save-lives-sm.png\" alt=\"Carry Medicines\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/asthma-allergy-treatment-medicines-prevent-anaphylaxis-asthma-attack-sm.png\" title=\"Treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"img-responsive share\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/asthma-allergy-treatment-medicines-prevent-anaphylaxis-asthma-attack-sm.png\" alt=\"Treatment\"><\/a><\/div><div><p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><small>CDC.gov. (2019). CDC - Asthma. [online] Available at:\u202f<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/asthma\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"href=\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/asthma\/default.htm<\/a><\/small><\/li><li><small>CDC.gov. (2018).\u202fAsthma | Healthy Schools | CDC. [online] Available at:\u202f<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/asthma\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/asthma\/\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/asthma<\/a><\/small><\/li><li><small>National Health Interview Survey. (2018). [ebook] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Available at:\u202f<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ftp.cdc.gov\/pub\/Health_Statistics\/NCHS\/NHIS\/SHS\/2015_SHS_Table_A-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/ftp.cdc.gov\/pub\/Health_Statistics\/NCHS\/NHIS\/SHS\/2015_SHS_Table_A-2.pdf\">https:\/\/ftp.cdc.gov\/pub\/Health_Statistics\/NCHS\/NHIS\/SHS\/2015_SHS_Table_A-2.pdf<\/a><\/small><\/li><li><small>Zahran, H., Bailey, C., Damon, S., Garbe, P. and Breysse, P. (2018).\u202fVital Signs: Asthma in Children \u2014 United States, 2001\u20132016. DOI:\u202f<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.15585\/mmwr.mm6705e1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.15585\/mmwr.mm6705e1\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.15585\/mmwr.mm6705e1<\/a>.<\/small><\/li><li><small>Gupta, R. S., Warren, C. M., Smith, B. M., Jiang, J., Blumenstock, J. A., Davis, M. M., \u2026 Nadeau, K. C. (2019). Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies Among US Adults. JAMA Network Open, 2(1), e185630. doi:10.1001\/jamanetworkopen.2018.5630\u202f<\/small><\/li><li><small>Gupta RS, Warren CM, Smith BM, et al. The Public Health Impact of Parent-Reported Childhood Food Allergies in the United States. Pediatrics. 2018:142(6):e20181235. (2019). Pediatrics, 143(3), e20183835. doi:10.1542\/peds.2018-3835\u202f \u202f<\/small><\/li><li><small>CDC.gov. (2018).\u202fFood Allergies | Healthy Schools | CDC. [online] Available at:\u202f<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/foodallergies\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/foodallergies\/index.htm\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/foodallergies\/index.htm<\/a><\/small><\/li><li><small>FDA.gov. (2018).\u202fFood Allergies: What You Need to Know. [online] Available at:\u202f<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Food\/IngredientsPackagingLabeling\/FoodAllergens\/ucm079311.htm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Food\/IngredientsPackagingLabeling\/FoodAllergens\/ucm079311.htm\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Food\/IngredientsPackagingLabeling\/FoodAllergens\/ucm079311.htm<\/a><\/small><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><p>[\/et_pb_text] [\/et_pb_column] [et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"6%||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_video src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aSBUDSqXUks&list=PLrLBy23tjd-J7OzSmi6pn1nssfDcCsHob&index=11\" admin_label=\"YouTube Video\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=\"\/asthma-allergy-research\/asthma-research\/\" button_text=\"Asthma Research\" button_alignment=\"center\" admin_label=\"Asthma Research Button\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_button=\"on\" button_use_icon=\"off\" custom_css_main_element=\"width:100%;\" global_module=\"613\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=\"\/asthma-allergy-research\/allergy-research\/\" button_text=\"Allergy Research\" button_alignment=\"center\" admin_label=\"Allergy Research Button\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_button=\"on\" button_bg_color=\"#008c99\" custom_css_main_element=\"width:100%;\" global_module=\"598\" saved_tabs=\"all\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_text__hover_enabled=\"off|desktop\"][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Support Our Work Blurb\" module_class=\"sidebar-blurb\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#505050\" text_font_size=\"16px\" text_line_height=\"1.5em\" link_font=\"|600||on|||||\" link_text_align=\"left\" link_text_color=\"#692d87\" link_font_size=\"16px\" header_4_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_4_text_align=\"left\" header_4_text_color=\"#692d87\" header_4_font_size=\"20px\" background_image=\"2725\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" global_module=\"601\" saved_tabs=\"all\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>Support Our Work<\/h4><p>Over the past 15 years, there have been moderate advances in U.S. public policy, health care and research, but racial gaps in asthma outcomes have not changed. 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