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Back to School with Asthma: Tips for Parents! 🤔Did you know the 3rd week of September is referred to as “Asthma Peak Week?” Check out this great article on how to be prepared for your child with Asthma and take action as kids head back to school/progress into Fall! 🚀Have an Asthma Action Plan completed with your child’s healthcare provider. (Template attached for review) 🚀Make sure the School/Teachers are aware of the Asthma action plan and know how to properly respond. 🚀Consider taking allergy medicine early to help avoid asthma flare-ups from the Fall allergy season. 🚀Always good advice, wash your hands frequently and pay attention to avoid illness/wear a mask whenever you feel warranted. Also included, link to a great Back-to-School checklist from the American Lung Association to Keep Lungs Healthy this school year! Enjoy and have a great day! 😁 #asthma #asthmamanagement #lunghealth #backtoschool #backtoschooltips #ala #rt #respiratorytherapy #health

Private practices are looking for more ways to prioritize patients over paperwork. If this hits home for you and your private practice, check out six ways that Parallel ENT & Allergy supports private practices. #otolaryngology #MSO #practicemanagement https://lnkd.in/gVk2mzpb

Great tips here on managing Allergy-Induced Asthma. #asthmaawareness #allergies #aaf Asthma and Allergy Foundation

Today is World Asthma Day! 🫁🌎 Allergy & Asthma Network is here to support the 25+ million Americans living with #asthma. Allergy & Asthma Network continues to strive to be a trustworthy and reliable source for asthma information. Learn how we are joining Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2024 theme of, "Asthma Education Empowers" in showing how asthma education empowers people to: - follow through on their treatment plan; - correctly use asthma inhalers so they get the most out of their medication; - keep symptoms well-managed; - seek an asthma specialist if symptoms worsen. Asthma education is also important for healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals need to stay up to date on the latest asthma care guidelines. With that knowledge they can improve care for people with asthma. Learn the 6 different education programs in which Allergy & Asthma Network empowers people with asthma education: https://lnkd.in/egnCDQ53 Special thanks to Amgen , Sanofi , and Regeneron for supporting our awareness day efforts. #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #WorldAsthmaDay

🌿 Breathe Freely with Meridian Springs Primary Care: Allergy and Asthma Management 🌿 At Meridian Springs, we understand that managing allergies and asthma is crucial for your well-being. 🌼 Personalized Allergy Solutions - Meridian Springs Primary Care tailors allergy management plans to fit your unique needs. From identifying triggers to implementing personalized solutions, we're here to help you enjoy life without the worry of allergies. 🌬️ Asthma Care for Every Breath - Breathe confidently with our asthma management expertise. Meridian Springs offers personalized strategies for asthma control, empowering you to lead an active and fulfilling life. 👨⚕️ Experienced Allergy and Asthma Team - Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Meridian Springs specializes in allergy and asthma care. Trust the experience of Meridian Springs Primary Care for your respiratory health needs. 🍃 Holistic Respiratory Wellness - Beyond symptom relief, we focus on holistic respiratory wellness. Meridian Springs integrates traditional care principles with modern approaches to provide comprehensive solutions for allergy and asthma management. Take a deep breath and trust Meridian Springs Primary Care for your allergy and asthma management needs. Your well-being is our priority. 💚 #MeridianSpringsCares #AllergyManagement #AsthmaCare #RespiratoryHealth

When considering indoor air quality and purification units, there are several key concerns to address: 1. Effectiveness: Standard air purifiers and filtration units may not be as effective at capturing allergens and pollutants compared to certified asthma and allergy filtration units. These specialized units are designed with advanced filtration technology specifically to target and remove allergens, such as dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores, which can trigger respiratory issues. 2. Certification: Asthma and allergy-certified filtration units undergo rigorous testing and meet strict standards set by reputable organizations, such as the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) or the Asthma Society of Canada. This certification ensures that the unit has been proven effective at reducing allergens and providing cleaner air for individuals with respiratory conditions. 3. Health Impact: For individuals with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory sensitivities, investing in certified filtration units can have a significant impact on their health and well-being. These units help to minimize exposure to airborne triggers, reduce symptoms, and improve overall respiratory function, leading to better quality of life. By addressing these concerns and choosing certified asthma and allergy filtration units, individuals can make informed decisions to effectively improve indoor air quality and better manage respiratory conditions.

I have been on all sides of a clinical trial. Clinical trials must be a health care option. 1. When I was young - My mom consented for me to be in a clinical trial from age 4 to 17. 2. I wrote a protocol as a new Clinical Researcher. I tried to consent my 1st patient & the patient informed me the protocol was not patient friendly. I learned the importance of Patient Co-Creation of a Clinical Trial Protocol. 3. I have consented as an adult to be a part of a clinical trial. 4. Even though today is Clinical Trials Awareness Day, there are many ways People can engage in research. a. Provide patient and caregiver insights about living with a condition. b. Provide insights about a study protocol and patient participation c. Participate in an disease or condition specific education study. d. Provide insights about new medication options e. Provide expertise to studies f. Help write and review clinical trial summaries for patients. There are many more places patient ans caregiver partners can participate. If you have questions about participating, give me a shout!

🌟 New Research on Pediatric Allergy Patterns! 🌟 Exciting findings from a study on 218,485 children (aged 0-18) reveal key insights: 🌱 Incidence of Allergic Conditions: AD: 10.3% (peak age: 4 months) IgE-FA: 4.0% (peak age: 13 months) Asthma: 20.1% (peak age: 13 months) AR: 19.7% (peak age: 26 months) EoE: 0.11% (peak age: 35 months) 🥜 Common IgE-FAs: Peanut (1.9%), egg (0.8%), shellfish (0.6%). 💡 Comorbidity: 13.4% had ≥2 allergic conditions, with respiratory allergies often comorbid. This study enhances pediatric allergy understanding, supporting better patient care. Kudos to the research team! 🙌 #PediatricAllergy #MedicalResearch #Healthcare #AllergyAwareness

"My patient has an allergy to levofloxacin, can I use ciprofloxacin?"    We recently had a provider inquire about a patient, who presented with a chronic wound infection. PCR was performed on the wound specimen and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected. The patient had a documented allergy to levofloxacin with a listed reaction of severe rash. Ciprofloxacin was recommended for treatment, but the provider was hesitant, assuming the patient would be allergic to ciprofloxacin as well. Since this was an outpatient setting, an IV medication was not feasible to be utilized for treatment. Therefore, a fluoroquinolone remained the only oral option available for this patient.     Shah et al evaluated rates of fluoroquinolone cross-reactivity in 230 patients across 19 hospitals. Of the 161 patients who received a different fluoroquinolone after a documented allergy, only 6% (all female) experienced a hypersensitivity reaction. Rates of cross-reactivity differed per agent; highest risk with moxifloxacin (9%), followed by ciprofloxacin (6%), and levofloxacin (2%).    This data was relayed to the provider and she felt comfortable prescribing a course of ciprofloxacin to this patient. Diphenhydramine and famotidine PRN was recommended in the case of the patient developing a rash. https://lnkd.in/eag_KMB2

As we turn the corner out of allergy season, adequate asthma control is next on the agenda as the weather cools. Not only is asthma an independent risk factor for anaphylaxis, it also presents a point of challenge to balance the risk vs benefit of oral steroids in the wake of inadequately controlled asthma as outlined in the brilliant landmark paper by Dr David Price et al in 2018. Price DB, Trudo F, Voorham J, Xu X, Kerkhof M, Ling Zhi Jie J, Tran TN. Adverse outcomes from initiation of systemic corticosteroids for asthma: long-term observational study. J Asthma Allergy. 2018 Aug 29;11:193-204. doi: 10.2147/JAA.S176026. PMID: 30214247; PMCID: PMC6121746.