It’s after the diagnosis! Now what!? That’s the question that prompted AANMA and American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology to develop two Internet television productions sponsored by Mylan Specialty:
Archive for August, 2011
Life Links for Parents of Children with Food Allergies
Published August - 30 - 2011
Fooled Allergies: Finding Truth and Confidence
Published August - 30 - 2011
Food labeling laws and peanut-free ballparks are a few signs there’s much greater awareness of food allergies nowadays. But are things really getting any better for our kids?
My daughter Brooke grew up owning food allergies, anaphylaxis, the whole bit. Yes, I was scared at first — terrified, really. She was a baby! With asthma,
rhinitis, eczema and reflux disease! Sick and malnourished!
With Food Allergies on the Rise, AANMA Applauds Illinois’ Move to Save Lives
Published August - 16 - 2011
State’s new law allows schools to keep and use auto-injectable epinephrine for students who suffer severe allergic reactions
WASHINGTON, DC, AUG. 16, 2011 — Illinois took a definitive step forward yesterday in helping protect students as Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, which lets schools stock and use Read the rest of this entry »
Advocacy Blog: Santa’s Clause in the Debt Ceiling
Published August - 11 - 2011
By Deanne Canieso, AANMA Patient Advocate
The debate over the debt ceiling was more than a cursory discussion for many Americans. It was the source of frustration as negotiations, back-handed and forward-moving, were measured against a looming deadline. The issue compelled lively discussion among members of Congress and transfixed political and healthcare pundits with a sense of urgency knowing that if the debt ceiling was not raised, America would be unable to pay its bills and go into default. We were once again reminded not only of the limits of our economy, but of Congress’ challenges. Read the rest of this entry »
Exercise and Asthma
Published August - 9 - 2011
Are your kids sidelined with asthma, struggling to keep up with friends, always the last one picked on the team? Well, not all of us are born athletes, but being active is important, especially for kids with asthma. With us today to share his expertise on the subject is allergist James Sublett.
Chocolate Allergy
Published August - 9 - 2011
Is there such a thing as chocolate allergy? With us today to share his expertise on the subject is Allergist Bradley Chipps, fellow of the American College of Asthma and Immunology.
Keep ‘em comin’! New extended …
Published August - 1 - 2011
Keep ‘em comin’! New extended deadline for AANMA’s Ultimate Inhaler Contest is Fri., Sept. 23: http://tinyurl.com/3vw58nv
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