Resources
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“Solutions for Supporting Healthy Children: Managing In-Home Environmental Asthma Triggers During the Pandemic” Available Online
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a webinar titled “Solutions for Supporting Healthy Children: Managing In-Home Environmental Asthma Triggers During the Pandemic” on January 26th, 2021. The recording is now available online. The webinar focuses on best practices and lessons learned during the pandemic, featuring how to deliver effective in-home asthma care and environmental intervention. It…
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“The Connection between Asthma and Toxic Stress” Webinar Available from Center for Youth Wellness
There is a heavy body of growing research that indicates an association between asthma and toxic stress. Currently, there are no standard asthma management guidelines that account for the impact of asthma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress on asthma. In May 2020, the National Committee on Asthma and Toxic Stress (NCATS), a partnership…
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Webinar recording: Comparing the Focused EPR-3 Updates and the Global Initiatives for Asthma Guidelines
In late 2020, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) released Focused Updates to its Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3). Since then, there have been several opportunities for asthma stakeholders to learn about the updated recommendations and to consider how they may be incorporated into work with patients with asthma.…
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Medical Groups Declare Asthma Is Not a Risk Factor for Severe COVID Outcomes
Many states have entered the stage of COVID-19 vaccine distribution that prioritizes people with certain health conditions that put them at high risk for extreme complications from COVID-19. This has led many health care professionals serving patients with asthma to ask, “is asthma a risk factor for severe disease?” The American Academy of Allergy Asthma…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Updates on asthma phenotypes, asthma medications, and devices
Mindy Benson, Robert Mok, and Cherri Harris with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, presented “Updates on asthma phenotypes, asthma medications, and devices” on March 17, 2021. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education. For additional information about future meetings, including how to join them,…
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U.S. EPA Shares Webinars and Tools on Addressing IAQ and COVID-19 in Schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently hosted a series of webinars on indoor air quality (IAQ) and schools throughout 2020, many of which focused specifically on how proper IAQ management also reduces COVID-19 risk. Specifically, through viewing the webinars, you can learn: strategies for operating and maintaining efficient HVAC systems to provide clean and healthy…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: What do CHWs need to know about asthma guidelines and differences among them? A presentation on the NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3) + the 2020 Focused Updates vs. the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines
Andrea Marmor, University of California San Francisco, presented “What do CHWs need to know about asthma guidelines and differences among them? A presentation on the NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3) + the 2020 Focused Updates vs. the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines” on February 25, 2021. To view the…
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Video Series About Mold in Homes from CA Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health has released a series of short videos addressing frequently asked questions about mold in the home. The videos are about two minutes each, and cover topics such as: When Mold in the Home is a Problem Mold and Health No Need for Mold Testing Which Government Offices Should You…
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The COVID-19 Vaccines, Allergies and Asthma
Given that many people with asthma also have allergies, providers may receive questions from patients with asthma about possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology COVID-19 task force is providing updates on the recommendations and research. In short, at this point, the recommendations are as follows: All COVID-19…