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 27 million people in the U.S. living with asthma.
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Join our efforts to educate about the importance of asthma control, increase access to medicines, and advocate for federal funding to help states reduce the burden of asthma.

Here's how you can get involved:

Asthma Basics

Take our online Asthma Basics course to learn more about how to recognize and manage triggers, understand the value of an asthma action plan and recognize and respond to a breathing emergency.
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Learn about Asthma Medicine Devices

Proper use of medicines is key for controlling asthma. It is critical to know and use the right medicine, at the right time and with the right technique.
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Lung Health Navigator

Connect with our experts for FREE personalized support to help you learn about your medicines or navigate many issues with accessing your medicines.
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Protect Vital Programs to People with Asthma

Take action today to urge Congress to increase funding for programs that help monitor asthma rates and support efforts to help reduce asthma-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed days of work or school.
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Tools and Resources 

Whether you are a person with asthma, parent or caregiver of a child with asthma, or healthcare professional, you can always learn something new. Read more about living with severe asthma and access free tools and resources.

First Aid for Asthma

Five steps to follow for an asthma episode.
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Healthcare Professional & School Personnel Learning Opportunities

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  • Learn about how schools can take meaningful steps to reduce asthma triggers and improve indoor air quality (IAQ) by signing up for the Clean Air School Challenge (CASC).
  • Access our series of four free Professional Spotlights (15 minutes or less) to help maintain your knowledge of asthma diagnosis and treatment and increase your understanding of applying asthma management guidelines, including Spirometry, Severe Asthma, SMART/MARTand non-medical factors.
  • Learn about strategic solutions for schools looking to become more Lung Friendly by implementing or enhancing their stock asthma medication in schools program. 
  • Access the Healthcare Provider Resource Hub and find all the materials and trainings needed to improve your own knowledge and educate your patients.

Asthma Awareness Webinar Series

Join us for four free and informative asthma webinars throughout Asthma Awareness Month. Gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field, learn practical tips for symptom control, and discover the latest advancements in asthma treatment. 

Asthma Awareness Month Activities from Our Partners

Page last updated: April 24, 2026

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