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Every day patients and families call AANMA looking for answers to allergy and asthma questions. You may have some of the same questions. Click on a category to read frequently asked questions about allergies, asthma and related topics.

Don’t see your question listed in our archives? Then send us an e-mail and we’ll send you a personal response.


Asthma

Asthma is a disease with 1,000 faces – different for every person. Why does it happen? How is it treated? Find answers here.


Allergies

Itchy eyes? Sneezy nose? Scratchy skin? It might be you’re allergic to something in your world. Find out more.


Medications

Asthma medications come in a dizzying array of inhalers, pills and liquids.  Here’s what you need to know to use them properly.


Environmental Concerns

More than 70 percent of people with asthma also have allergies – often to airborne allergens like pollen and dust mites. Do you know what’s in the air you breathe?


Financial Matters

Asthma-related healthcare costs run close to $20 billion dollars a year. How can you keep yours down?



If you prefer to speak with a member of the AANMA staff, you can call us toll free:

Patient Support Center
1.800.315.8056
Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm, and
on Fridays 9 am to 12 noon.