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WORLD LUNG DAY: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACHIEVING ASTHMA CONTROL FOR LUNG HEALTH

The Next Breath Editorial Team

09/21/2023 12:00:00 AM

On World Lung Day, visit The Next Breath to learn about the impact of uncontrolled respiratory diseases on lung health.

The Severe Asthma Index – a tool to help improve global and local standards of severe asthma care

The Next Breath Editorial Team

06/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

Introducing the Severe Asthma Index. Discover how 29 countries manage care for severe asthma patients and how these insights can help to drive positive change.

Tackling the Realities of Asthma Management One Breath at a Time

The Next Breath Editorial Team

05/01/2023 12:00:00 AM

On World Asthma Day, visit The Next Breath to learn more about the factors impacting uncontrolled asthma.

Global CRSwNP Awareness Day 2023: New survey finds sense of smell closely linked to emotions, memories

The Next Breath Editorial Team

04/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

On Global CRSwNP Day, join The Next Breath in understanding the power of smell, a sense many patients with CRSwNP live without.

World COPD Day: Learn more about the signs and symptoms of this chronic respiratory disease

The Next Breath Editorial Team

11/16/2022 12:00:00 AM

On World COPD Day, join The Next Breath in raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of this chronic respiratory disease.

World Lung Day 2022

The Next Breath Editorial Team

09/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

This World Lung Day, discover why improving and preserving lung function is crucial for better long-term health, particularly for those living with severe asthma.

Severe Asthma Survey: What can we learn from patients about better asthma control?

The Next Breath Editorial Team

5/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

Understanding the impact that uncontrolled severe asthma can have on those who live with it, alongside how they manage the condition, is critical in helping to find meaningful solutions that address people’s unmet needs. The Severe Asthma Survey set out to better understand this impact.

Be #AsthmaStrong: This World Asthma Day, learn about gaps that could exist in your knowledge and care

The Next Breath Editorial Team

5/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

What would life for you and your family look like with better asthma control? Could you take on a new physical challenge, laugh harder, sleep better? Could your children participate in sports, or go to that sleepover? In this video we have created for World Asthma Day, we invite you to commit to being #AsthmaStrong – taking proactive steps in your management of asthma so that you can close the gap between how you feel today and where you want to be.

Take Action: 3 Ways to Improve Life for People with CRSwNP

The Next Breath Editorial Team

2/01/2022 12:00:00 AM

Exploring three key ways to improve care for people living with CRSwNP.

10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SEVERE ASTHMA TO EMPOWER CHANGE

The Next Breath Editorial Team

9/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

Learn about severe asthma, the impact it has, and why it’s important to demand policy action for better care.

FINDING STRENGTH IN YOUR ASTHMA: ADVICE FROM A WORLD CHAMPION SWIMMER

The Next Breath Editorial Team

9/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

World Champion Swimmer David Meca shares his advice on achieving your goals while living with asthma.

How Talking About Asthma Helped Kortney Better Understand Her Level of Control

The Next Breath Editorial Team

7/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

Kortney, who lives with asthma and other atopic conditions, shares how talking about her experience helped her realize she wasn't in control of her disease.

Join the Next Breath Challenge: It’s Time to Prioritize Asthma Control & Demand Access to Specialized Care

The Next Breath Editorial Team

5/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

The Next Breath Challenge encourages you to gently blow out a digital candle, creating a powerful symbol for prioritizing better asthma control. Take action now.

3 Things To Know About Frequent Oral Corticosteroid Use

The Next Breath Editorial Team

3/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

Learn more about oral corticosteroids, including their use as an asthma medicine and when to talk with a doctor about ways to achieve better asthma control.

TOMOMI’S STORY: LIFE WITHOUT A SENSE OF SMELL

The Next Breath Editorial Team

2/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

Tomomi shares the far-reaching impact nasal polyps have on her life, most notably, how they impact her sense of smell.

SUPPORTING TEENS WITH ASTHMA: AN INTERVIEW WITH PEDIATRIC ALLERGIST, DR. AUTUMN BURNETTE

The Next Breath Editorial Team

12/7/2020 12:00:00 AM

Allergist and immunologist Dr. Autumn Burnette shares her advice for teens with asthma and their caregivers.

THE JOURNEY TO ASTHMA CONTROL: DIAGNOSIS AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

The Next Breath Editorial Team

10/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

An asthma diagnosis is the first step to receiving appropriate care. We discuss the process and why the journey doesn’t stop there.

LOOKING INSIDE: TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF TYPE 2 INFLAMMATION IN ASTHMA

The Next Breath Editorial Team

9/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

Explore these facts about type 2 inflammation – a contributor to asthma – and then test your knowledge. What score will you get?

Amit’s Story: Finding a Deeper Meaning with Severe Asthma

The Next Breath Editorial Team

8/4/2020 12:00:00 AM

Severe asthma has had a big impact on Amit’s life. Now that she has found a better level of control, its inspired a new career path.

INFORMATION OVERLOAD? EXPLORING BARRIERS TO ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS AND CARE

The Next Breath Editorial Team

7/7/2020 12:00:00 AM

Unpacking EFA’s Active Patients ACCESS Care Report to discover how diagnosis and care can be improved for people living with asthma.

Harnessing the Power Of The Asthma Experience

The Next Breath Editorial Team

6/3/2020 12:00:00 AM

Learn how the research community taps into the asthma experience of those who know it best – people with asthma – and how these insights help advance care.

What’s Your Asthma Personality? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

The Next Breath Editorial Team

4/28/2020 12:00:00 AM

Everyone’s asthma is unique, but people can have similar experiences. Take this 5-question quiz to find out your “asthma personality” and resources to explore today.

LET’S TALK ABOUT ASTHMA: TIPS FOR STARTING A MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

The Next Breath Editorial Team

3/31/2020 12:00:00 AM

Life with uncontrolled persistent asthma can be tough, but so can talking about it! That’s why we’ve gathered these tips to help you start a meaningful conversation with family and friends.

A Checklist to Help You Better Understand Your Asthma

The Next Breath Editorial Team

2/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

Meet Dr. Maureen George, the behavioral scientist who helped develop a simple, but powerful description of severe asthma and checklist that are helping people understand and talk about their disease.

YOU MAY NOT BE “SICK,” BUT TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT BETTER ASTHMA CONTROL

The Next Breath Editorial Team

1/1/2020 12:00:00 AM

Better asthma control is possible. Use these tips to jump-start a conversation with your doctor about addressing your symptoms.

Type 2 Inflammation: An Often Overlooked Contributor to Asthma

The Next Breath Editorial Team

12/5/2019 12:00:00 AM

Dr. Lawrence Sher, Medical Director at Palos Verdes Medical Group and a physician at Peninsula Research Associates, discusses type 2 inflammation, an underlying cause of a certain type of asthma,1 and what true asthma “control” could look like.

How One Woman Refused to Let Asthma Control Her Life

The Next Breath Editorial Team

12/1/2019 12:00:00 AM

Tammy was diagnosed with asthma as an infant. Throughout her childhood, her asthma was severe but under control with help from her doctor, who prescribed an inhaler and other medicines.

THE A-HA ASTHMA MOMENT THAT HELPED LYNN TAKE BACK CONTROL

The Next Breath Editorial Team

11/5/2019 12:00:00 AM

Lynn talks about the moment when she realized her asthma was uncontrolled and she needed to make a change.

ARE THESE 5 MYTHS PREVENTING YOU FROM ASTHMA CONTROL?

The Next Breath Editorial Team

10/2/2019 12:00:00 AM

People living with asthma often overestimate their level of control. That’s why we’ve looked at five common myths about asthma and unpacked the facts.

The Severe Asthma Index – a tool to help improve global and local standards of severe asthma care

The Next Breath Editorial Team

05/11/2023 12:00:00 AM

Introducing the Severe Asthma Index. Discover how 29 countries manage care for severe asthma patients and how these insights can help to drive positive change.

Tackling the Realities of Asthma Management One Breath at a Time

The Next Breath Editorial Team

05/01/2023 12:00:00 AM

On World Asthma Day, visit The Next Breath to learn more about the factors impacting uncontrolled asthma.

GLOBAL CRSWNP AWARENESS DAY 2023: NEW SURVEY FINDS SENSE OF SMELL CLOSELY LINKED TO EMOTIONS, MEMORIES

The Next Breath Editorial Team

04/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

On Global CRSwNP Day, join The Next Breath in understanding the power of smell, a sense many patients with CRSwNP live without.

World COPD Day: Learn more about the signs and symptoms of this chronic respiratory disease

The Next Breath Editorial Team

11/16/2022 12:00:00 AM

On World COPD Day, join The Next Breath in raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of this chronic respiratory disease.

World Lung Day 2022

The Next Breath Editorial Team

09/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

This World Lung Day, discover why improving and preserving lung function is crucial for better long-term health, particularly for those living with severe asthma.

Severe Asthma Survey: What can we learn from patients about better asthma control?

The Next Breath Editorial Team

5/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

Understanding the impact that uncontrolled severe asthma can have on those who live with it, alongside how they manage the condition, is critical in helping to find meaningful solutions that address people’s unmet needs. The Severe Asthma Survey set out to better understand this impact.

Be #AsthmaStrong: This World Asthma Day, learn about gaps that could exist in your knowledge and care

The Next Breath Editorial Team

5/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

What would life for you and your family look like with better asthma control? Could you take on a new physical challenge, laugh harder, sleep better? Could your children participate in sports, or go to that sleepover? In this video we have created for World Asthma Day, we invite you to commit to being #AsthmaStrong – taking proactive steps in your management of asthma so that you can close the gap between how you feel today and where you want to be.

Take Action: 3 Ways to Improve Life for People with CRSwNP

The Next Breath Editorial Team

2/01/2022 12:00:00 AM

Exploring three key ways to improve care for people living with CRSwNP.

10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SEVERE ASTHMA TO EMPOWER CHANGE

The Next Breath Editorial Team

9/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

Learn about severe asthma, the impact it has, and why it’s important to demand policy action for better care.

FINDING STRENGTH IN YOUR ASTHMA: ADVICE FROM A WORLD CHAMPION SWIMMER

The Next Breath Editorial Team

9/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

World Champion Swimmer David Meca shares his advice on achieving your goals while living with asthma.

How Talking About Asthma Helped Kortney Better Understand Her Level of Control

The Next Breath Editorial Team

7/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

Kortney, who lives with asthma and other atopic conditions, shares how talking about her experience helped her realize she wasn't in control of her disease.

Join the Next Breath Challenge: It’s Time to Prioritize Asthma Control & Demand Access to Specialized Care

The Next Breath Editorial Team

5/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

The Next Breath Challenge encourages you to gently blow out a digital candle, creating a powerful symbol for prioritizing better asthma control. Take action now.

3 Things To Know About Frequent Oral Corticosteroid Use

The Next Breath Editorial Team

3/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

Learn more about oral corticosteroids, including their use as an asthma medicine and when to talk with a doctor about ways to achieve better asthma control.

TOMOMI’S STORY: LIFE WITHOUT A SENSE OF SMELL

The Next Breath Editorial Team

2/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

Tomomi shares the far-reaching impact nasal polyps have on her life, most notably, how they impact her sense of smell.

SUPPORTING TEENS WITH ASTHMA: AN INTERVIEW WITH PEDIATRIC ALLERGIST, DR. AUTUMN BURNETTE

The Next Breath Editorial Team

12/7/2020 12:00:00 AM

Allergist and immunologist Dr. Autumn Burnette shares her advice for teens with asthma and their caregivers.

THE JOURNEY TO ASTHMA CONTROL: DIAGNOSIS AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

The Next Breath Editorial Team

10/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

An asthma diagnosis is the first step to receiving appropriate care. We discuss the process and why the journey doesn’t stop there.

LOOKING INSIDE: TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF TYPE 2 INFLAMMATION IN ASTHMA

The Next Breath Editorial Team

9/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

Explore these facts about type 2 inflammation – a contributor to asthma – and then test your knowledge. What score will you get?

Amit’s Story: Finding a Deeper Meaning with Severe Asthma

The Next Breath Editorial Team

8/4/2020 12:00:00 AM

Severe asthma has had a big impact on Amit’s life. Now that she has found a better level of control, its inspired a new career path.

INFORMATION OVERLOAD? EXPLORING BARRIERS TO ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS AND CARE

The Next Breath Editorial Team

7/7/2020 12:00:00 AM

Unpacking EFA’s Active Patients ACCESS Care Report to discover how diagnosis and care can be improved for people living with asthma.

Harnessing the Power Of The Asthma Experience

The Next Breath Editorial Team

6/3/2020 12:00:00 AM

Learn how the research community taps into the asthma experience of those who know it best – people with asthma – and how these insights help advance care.

What’s Your Asthma Personality? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

The Next Breath Editorial Team

4/28/2020 12:00:00 AM

Everyone’s asthma is unique, but people can have similar experiences. Take this 5-question quiz to find out your “asthma personality” and resources to explore today.

LET’S TALK ABOUT ASTHMA: TIPS FOR STARTING A MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

The Next Breath Editorial Team

3/31/2020 12:00:00 AM

Life with uncontrolled persistent asthma can be tough, but so can talking about it! That’s why we’ve gathered these tips to help you start a meaningful conversation with family and friends.

A Checklist to Help You Better Understand Your Asthma

The Next Breath Editorial Team

2/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

Meet Dr. Maureen George, the behavioral scientist who helped develop a simple, but powerful description of severe asthma and checklist that are helping people understand and talk about their disease.

YOU MAY NOT BE “SICK,” BUT TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT BETTER ASTHMA CONTROL

The Next Breath Editorial Team

1/1/2020 12:00:00 AM

Better asthma control is possible. Use these tips to jump-start a conversation with your doctor about addressing your symptoms.

Type 2 Inflammation: An Often Overlooked Contributor to Asthma

The Next Breath Editorial Team

12/5/2019 12:00:00 AM

Dr. Lawrence Sher, Medical Director at Palos Verdes Medical Group and a physician at Peninsula Research Associates, discusses type 2 inflammation, an underlying cause of a certain type of asthma,1 and what true asthma “control” could look like.

How One Woman Refused to Let Asthma Control Her Life

The Next Breath Editorial Team

12/1/2019 12:00:00 AM

Tammy was diagnosed with asthma as an infant. Throughout her childhood, her asthma was severe but under control with help from her doctor, who prescribed an inhaler and other medicines.

THE A-HA ASTHMA MOMENT THAT HELPED LYNN TAKE BACK CONTROL

The Next Breath Editorial Team

11/5/2019 12:00:00 AM

Lynn talks about the moment when she realized her asthma was uncontrolled and she needed to make a change.

ARE THESE 5 MYTHS PREVENTING YOU FROM ASTHMA CONTROL?

The Next Breath Editorial Team

10/2/2019 12:00:00 AM

People living with asthma often overestimate their level of control. That’s why we’ve looked at five common myths about asthma and unpacked the facts.

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