Hudson Valley Asthma Coalition

‘Follow Your Gut’ Interesting study providing further evidence that the gut may have an influence on the health of the lung. Researchers found that children growing up on a farm have a lower risk of developing asthma than children not living on a farm. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2020//201102120033.htm

Asthma flare-ups can be more common during Autumn because the season brings so many things that can trigger those flare-ups. Some of those triggers might be the changes in temperature, the start of cold and flu season, high pollen levels (such as ragweed and mold). It’s especially important for asthmatics to identify your triggers and take the appropriate steps to manage your asthma. Please visit the link below from the American Lung Association to learn what steps are needed to manage your asthma. https://www.lung.org//a/living-with-asthma/managing-asthma

Fight the flu with a flu vaccine! Asthma is the most common medical condition among children hospitalized with flu and one of the more common medical conditions among adults hospitalized with flu. Getting a flu vaccine every season is the best protection against flu. Learn more about flu and asthma: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/asthma.htm

Mask Up, Lather Up, Sleeve Up- Getting a flu vaccine this fall can reduce your risk of getting flu and help save scarce medical resources needed to care for people with COVID-19. It’s important for everyone to do their part to stay healthy this flu season. Prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses: -Mask Up: Cover your nose and mouth with a mask when out in public. -Lather Up: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. -Sleeve Up: Roll up your sleeve to g...et a flu shot. The more people vaccinated against flu, the more people protected from flu. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/protect-your-health.html See more

Join us tomorrow (September 26) for a star-studded livestream benefit! Hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/watch/

Please Join Us! The American Lung Association presents an evening with the Queen on September 26th! On Facebook at 7pm ET. Tune into @lungusa’s #Act4Impact, a 2-hour livestream benefit hosted by @QueenLatifah, bringing entertainment and health together to support those most affected by the pandemic. Be sure to mark your calendar to see today’s most recognizable stars live from their homes come together with scientists, frontline workers, and others to address the impact of COVID-19 on lung health in the most affected communities. Learn more at Lung.org/act4impact We’re so excited! Hope to see you there!