Free Nationwide Asthma Screening Program Seeks Adults and Children with Breathing Problems At-a-Glance Free asthma screenings for people with breathing problems, as well as those already diagnosed. Asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, including during or after exercise or even just at night. 22 million Americans have asthma. Visit AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org to find …
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2011 Asthma Summit – Clearing the Air: Addressing Asthma Disparities in Maryland :: Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America of Maryland – Greater Washington DC
June 28, 2011 Maritime Institute Conference Center, Linthicum, MD Asthma Disparities Conference Theme Asthma disparities in Maryland are a reality. This conference, held in June of 2011 and targeted to health care professionals including school nurses, was designed to educate attendees about the nature of those disparities, the barriers and issues that contribute to asthma …
Asthma Basics
Asthma Overview Asthma is a disease of the lungs in which the airways become blocked or narrowed causing breathing difficulty. This chronic disease affects 20 million Americans. Asthma is commonly divided into two types: allergic (extrinsic) asthma and non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma. There is still much research that needs to be done to fully understand how …
Board of Directors
FY 2018 – 2019 Chairman – Dalton A. Tong, MBA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMASecretary – Elisa Mintz Delia, MSW, MATreasurer – Lasava TidwellDirector – Robert A. Wood, M.D.Director – Jaime Kurman Chairman Emeritus – Philip S. Norman, M.D. ADVISORY BOARD Mary Beth Bollinger, D.O.Alvin Sanico, M.D.Mona G. Tsoukleris, PharmD
Calendar of Events
MAY Ascend One Health Fair – CHC – 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia – May 1st. 10:00 – 4:00pm WORLD ASTHMA DAY – MAY 6th. CMS in Baltimore (Woodlawn Area) – CHC – May 14th. 10:00 – 2:30pm St. Veronica’s Head Start Health Fair – 2920 Joseph Ave. – May 17th. 11:00 – 3:00pm Health Fair …
Programs For Coaches
Winning With Asthma Coachs Asthma Program Click Here for Coach’s Booklet Did you know that on an average team of 10, you can expect at least one player to have asthma? Every year thousands of youth athletes suffer with asthma while participating in athletic events, and you, as a coach, referee or physical education …
Contact the Chapter
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Maryland-Greater DC Chapter 1498 Reisterstown Road Suite 324 Baltimore, MD 21208 Phone: (410) 484-2054 Fax: (410) 484-2043 Email: [email protected]
Useful Downloads
Asthma Action Plans for Schools & Childcare Facilities Action Plans from the Maryland Asthma Control Program: Asthma Action Plan MACP (English) Action Plan from Maryland Pedipress: Plan de Acci?n Contra el Asma Pedipress (Spanish) Action Plans from the National Capital Asthma Coalition (NCAC): Asthma Action Plan NCAC (English) Plan de Acci?n Contra el Asma NCAC …
Educational Resources
Wristbands Order wristbands for your classroom, daycare or next event! Help spread awareness of asthma and allergies by ordering and wearing life without limits wristbands for your friends and family today! All proceeds go to AAFAs research and education programs. Buy Now Back to top Living with Asthma and Allergies Brochure Series This …
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Asthma What is asthma? What are the symptoms of asthma? Can medicine cure my asthma? What medications are used to treat asthma? What are some asthma triggers? Can people die from asthma? What can I expect from my asthma treatment? Allergy What are allergies? What are the most common allergic diseases? How can I tell …