Resources
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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…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Beating the Surge with Control of Airborne Exposure: Practical Tools to Prevent Airborne Virus Transmission Risk
Karen Cohn, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Senior Public Health Consultant and former Program Manager, San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Children’s Environmental Health Promotion Program, presented “Beating the Surge with Control of Airborne Exposure: Practical Tools to Prevent Airborne Virus Transmission Risk” on February 2, 2021. To view the full presentation click here. RAMP hosts regular…
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Recording of American Lung Association’s “Asthma Guidelines Updates: A 360 Perspective” Now Available Online
The American Lung Association hosted a webinar titled, “Asthma Guidelines Updates: A 360 Perspective” on Thursday, January 14th. The webinar gave an overview of the 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: A Report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee Expert Panel Working Group. Speakers on the webinar include: Harold…
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Beating the Surge with Control of Airborne Exposure: Practical Tools to Prevent Airborne Virus Transmission Risk
Karen Cohn, MS, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Senior Public Health Consultant and former Program Manager, San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Children’s Environmental Health Promotion Program, just released a presentation on reducing airborne virus transmission risk. The slides can be found here and here. The presentation includes: what we know about airborne transmission of COVID-19; using…