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Not even the doctor knows the answer to this question until time, trial and error reveal the truth. But the secret to preventing severe symptoms is never allowing them to become severe in the first place.
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There are three main user levels in the Challenge (Families, Healthcare Providers, Legislators). What type of user am I?
People with asthma, their families and friends, and individuals who just want to join the mission to change asthma care –> Select “Families”
Healthcare providers/school nurses, members of the healthcare industry (pharmaceutical and health insurance companies) –> Select “Healthcare Providers”
Legislators, [...]
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It’s the first-ever national grassroots movement to end asthma deaths and suffering in the United States. It’s self-paced, fun and you’ll be plugged into a whole network of families, healthcare providers and legislators working together toward a shared goal: to change transform asthma care and create a better future for generations of people with asthma.
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So how’s it going? Are you having fun? Any questions? What has your Challenge experience been like so far? Did you learn something new about asthma in your family tree when completing Challenge 3? How many places did you visit for Challenge 11 (“Post a Poster”)? Looking for fellow volunteers in your area to coordinate for [...]
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When you call or e-mail AANMA’s Patient Support Center (aanmahelpline@aanma.org, 800-878-4403 ext. 117), the friendly voice of advice that you get on the other end of the line comes from Carol Jones, RN, AE-C. Carol is a registered nurse and a nationally certified asthma educator with extensive experience in pediatric and adult medicine, school nursing [...]
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NFL linebacker Chris Draft doesn’t let asthma stop him. During a game in college, he remembers lying on the field gasping for breath, wondering if his football days were over. But he learned how to manage his symptoms and take care of himself, drawing on the self-sufficient mindset that his family instilled in him when [...]
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First-Ever National Grassroots Movement to End Asthma Deaths in the United States