Monthly Newsletter from the Arizona Asthma Coalition |
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Registration is Now Open for the 17th Annual Arizona Asthma & Allergy Conference!
September 30, 2023 |
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The Arizona Asthma & Allergy Conference provides education and networking for clinicians and anyone who cares for patients living with asthma and allergies. |
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Camper Registration is Open + Medical Volunteers Needed for Camp Not-A-Wheeze
Registration deadline: May 17, 2023
Camp Not-A-Wheeze is the premiere camp for children with asthma in the state of Arizona. Their next camp is June 4-10, 2023. Camper and Volunteer Registration is OPEN! Camp Not-A-Wheeze is a unique recreational and educational program that has helped children ages 7-14 with moderate to severe asthma, along with their families, learn effective asthma management skills so they can lead active lives while successfully managing their asthma.
Camp Not-A-Wheeze is accepting Medical Volunteer applications. Medical Volunteers provide ongoing monitoring of campers to address any health concerns, assist with medications, perform assessments, reinforce asthma education & provide first aid as needed. |
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Association of Asthma Educators’ Course: Becoming an Asthma Educator and Care Manager
May 18, 2023
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT
This course is dedicated to teaching participants to holistically approach the education of patients and families with asthma. Care topics discussed are asthma prevalence, goals of therapy, pathophysiology, controlling factors that contribute to severity, pharmacotherapy, medical administration, monitor symptoms, co-morbidities, and optimizing education. Application of core topics is reviewed through interactive case studies.
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Register for a Webinar to Learn From EPA's 2023 Asthma Award Winner, the Wisconsin Asthma Program!
May 23, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM MST
During Asthma Awareness Month each May, EPA recognizes leading asthma management programs for their in-home interventions through the National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. The 2023 winner is the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' Asthma Program!
Learn how the Wisconsin Asthma Program's successful strategies can apply to your own program.
The webinar will be followed by a Q&A discussion with the speakers from 3:00-3:30 pm on the AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org Discussion Forum. |
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Individuals With Asthma More Likely to Develop Cancer, Study Finds
American Journal of Managed Care
A study analyzing the possible association between asthma and cancer risk found individuals with asthma were more likely to develop cancer compared vs those without, and not just lung cancer.
“Using EHR [electronic health records] and claims data from the OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network, we found that patients with asthma were 1.36 times as likely to develop cancer compared to patients without asthma in multivariable analysis,” wrote the researchers of the study. “Overall, elevated cancer risk was observed in asthma patients with or without inhaled steroid use.”
To the researchers’ knowledge, this retrospective cohort study, published in Cancer Medicine, is the first of its kind to find a positive association between asthma and cancer risk. |
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EPA Honors National Leader in the Fight Against Asthma Disparities During Asthma Awareness Month in May
EPA
Each May during Asthma Awareness Month, EPA highlights asthma awareness and recognizes leading asthma management programs for their work enhancing the quality of life for individuals with asthma.
“Growing up with respiratory challenges in North Carolina, I know all too well the struggle that millions of Americans suffer daily. Asthma is an issue that impacts the entire country, and children of families living in underserved communities overburdened by pollution are disproportionately impacted,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “That’s why I am so proud of the work EPA is doing to support real solutions, giving hope to those who battle asthma. Thanks to programs like the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Asthma Program, we are leading in innovation and making significant progress to protect public health.”
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For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in past decades. Changes in the climate during that time period contribute to this phenomenon, with warmer temperatures, longer growing seasons and decreased air quality. As a result, people with allergies and asthma, and their healthcare providers, need to adjust their management plans accordingly. |
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Preterm Birth Linked to Higher Likelihood of Asthma or COPD in Adulthood, Study Finds
American Journal of Managed Care
Preterm birth was associated with higher risk of adult asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study finds.
“Preterm birth affects lung health in many ways, and earlier studies have established that preterm birth is a risk factor for lung health in childhood,” said Kari Risnes, a professor at the Norwegian University for Science and Technology, and one of the study’s authors, in a statement. "The current study shows that the risk extends at least up to middle age.”
The results of this population-based study were published in the European Respiratory Journal. |
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Join the Arizona Asthma Coalition As a nonprofit partnership since 1996, AAC has worked together with concerned stakeholders including public health, environmental quality, managed care, education, individual physicians and nurses, hospitals, foundations, families and other colleagues. Become a member of the Arizona Asthma Coalition or renew your membership and help us continue this important work. Join or renew here |
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