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Asthma Awareness Month

May is Asthma Awareness Month—time to raise awareness, take action and help make a difference in the lives of the more than 25 million Americans living with asthma.

Join our efforts to learn more about asthma, advocate for critical legislation that will improve air quality, and support research.

Here's how you can get involved:

Learn About Asthma

Take our free online course, Asthma Basics, to improve your understanding of asthma and the steps to manage the disease.
Learn more

Advocate for Critical Legislation

Join our efforts to improve air quality for people with asthma and support increased funding for the CDC's National Asthma Control Program.
Take Action

Find Asthma Clinical Trials

View trials that are currently recruiting participants or view outcomes from previous studies.
View Trials

Support Asthma Research

Our work is possible only through donations from people like you.
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities

Health Professionals Webinar

Asthma Care Coverage Update 2023

The Lung Association tracks access to guidelines-based asthma care in state Medicaid programs annually, with new coverage information released every May. We will also release new information on access to SMART therapy and discuss barriers to implementation of this new treatment option.
May 2, 2023 12 p.m. CT
Register today

Recorded Webinar

ICYMI: Trends in Asthma Care

Dr. Weinstock, a pediatric pulmonologist, highlights the latest trends in asthma care and treatment, the different types of asthma, new approaches for managing asthma, and emerging treatment options.
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Asthma Awareness Month Activities from Our Partners

Page last updated: May 8, 2023

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