In this episode, we discuss managing asthma and allergies during pregnancy with Dr. Jennifer Namazy. We discuss whyit’s important, tips to manage these conditions during pregnancy, asthma medicine safety during pregnancy, and resources available for patients, caregivers, and health professionals.

Resources:

• Asthma During Pregnancy: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-during-pregnancy/
• Breathe 4 Baby: Supporting Asthma Health During Pregnancy and Lactation: https://aafa.org/programs/collaborations/breathe-for-baby-asthma-during-pregnancy/
• Pregnancy and Lactation Asthma Action Plan: https://aafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pregnancy-and-lactation-asthma-action-plan.pdf
• Healthier Homes Checklist: https://aafa.org/allergies/prevent-allergies/healthier-home-indoor-air-quality/
• Asthma-Friendly Home Checklist: https://aafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/asthma-care-for-adults-lesson-2-asthma-triggers-home-checklist.pdf
• Allergy Information: https://aafa.org/allergies/
• AAFA Online Support Community for People with Asthma and Allergies: https://aafa.org/join

Disclosure: This episode was produced by the Asthmaand Allergy Foundation of America and made possible in part by support from Genetech. Its contents are solely the responsibility of AAFA and the guest speakers, and do not necessarily represent the official views of the sponsors.

In this episode, we talk about asthma management and control with Dr. William Anderson and Dr. Matthew Greenhawt. We discuss:

• What asthma is
• How to manage it
• Current inhaled treatment options
• Differences between quick relief medicines and controller medicines

Resources:

• Asthma Symptoms: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-symptoms/
• Asthma Treatment: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-treatment/
• How to Correctly Use Your Asthma Devices (PDF): https://aafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/asthma-care-for-adults-lesson-4-how-to-properly-use-your-asthma-devices.pdf
• Take Control of Your Asthma (YouTube playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLBy23tjd-IXLcHspZiiV7G4QIX4wisK
• Asthma Action Plan: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-treatment/asthma-treatment-action-plan/
• Asthma Prevention: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-prevention/
• AAFA Online Support Community for People with Asthma and Allergies: https://aafa.org/join

Disclosure: This episode was produced by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and made possible in part by support from AstraZeneca. Its contents are solely the responsibility of AAFA and the guest speakers, and do not necessarily represent the official views of the sponsors.

In this episode, Tamara Hubbard discusses mental health support and resources available to empower families managing food allergies. She discusses the social, mental, and relational impacts of food allergies on parents and children, as well as strategies to help families overcome these challenges.
Tamara is a licensed clinical professional counselor and family therapist.

Related resources:

• Mental Health Care Is Important for People Affected by Food Allergies (blog): https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/mental-health-care-food-allergies
• Managing Food Allergies at School: https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/living-with-food-allergies/planning-for-school/
• AAFA’s Online Support Community for Parents Managing Food Allergies: https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/join
• Get Support: https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/get-involved/get-support/

Disclosure: This episode was produced by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and made possible in part by support from Genentech. Its contents are solely the responsibility of AAFA and the guest speakers, and do not necessarily represent the official views of the sponsors.