Tagged With "TackleAsthma"
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Re: Rashad Jennings Tackles Asthma to Become Professional Athlete
Visit www.TackleAsthma.org to see more learn more about being active and healthy when you have asthma. You can download our Tackle Asthma Playbook and read inspirational stories from our team captains.
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Re: 8 Steps to Help You Tackle Asthma and Exercise Safely
The opening statement is such a powerful message, "it is important for everyone to exercise, even if you have asthma." These children are so engaged and in touch with their symptoms. It is great to hear them talking about the preventive measures they are taking in their daily lives; I love how we can all use technology now to help too - like an app to measure pollen counts and air quality days.
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Re: Breathing in the Boat: It Was All Worth It
Congratulations on competing and your medals Megan!! Such a well written article and a most impressive sport! What a memorable trip!
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Re: Breathing in the Boat: It Was All Worth It
@Megan Roberts , YOU are simply amazing. I am so glad to have you as a colleague and friend. Your strength and drive inspires everyone around you. Thanks for sharing your awesome story!
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Re: Breathing in the Boat: It Was All Worth It
Hard work, good planning and attention to your asthma plan pays off big time! Go you!
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Re: Breathing in the Boat: It Was All Worth It
Thank you @K8sMom2002 , @MonicaW6 and @LK for the kind words. I am grateful to be part of such a motivating, supportive and informative community, and that includes each one of you!
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Re: Successes and Setbacks for Kathy P as She Trains to #TackleAsthma
Kathy P, ... You can do it!
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Re: Successes and Setbacks for Kathy P as She Trains to #TackleAsthma
Wow! Way to go Kathy P!!! I know exactly how you feel - not knowing when it will flare and being unable to predict!!! But way to persevere!!!!!
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Re: Successes and Setbacks for Kathy P as She Trains to #TackleAsthma
Thanks @AS ! I'm definitely learning how to read my body better. There are subtle signs I was not realizing. That should hopefully allow me respond to asthma episodes before they become severe.
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Re: Bees Knees
@Bethany Davis , what sorts of summer activities has your kiddo been able to do this summer?
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Re: The adventures of a boy and his pig
@AshleyAnn , where all have your little guy and his pig been off to this summer? Have they had any adventures? Hope so!
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Re: Eli fights Asthma & Allergies like a pro!
@Jessie , has the summer been kind to your trooper of a kiddo? Where's his scooter taking him these days?
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Re: Eli fights Asthma & Allergies like a pro!
@Jessie How has Eli been managing this summer?
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Re: The adventures of a boy and his pig
My sincere apologizes @K8sMom2002 for the delay in getting back to you! Oh, they have been on big adventures this summer. We flew across the country to visit their great grandparents and grandparents! (It was our first time in 3 years that we were able to make a trip back to our "hometown" in Michigan). We then drove to Canada to get him and big brother some safe snacks! Went orange picking, bike rides, walks, and at home learning lessons.
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Re: The adventures of a boy and his pig
They went well - Wahoo! Flights are so nerve wracking. We have only flown Southwest and since we have had good experiences, it has become our preferred airline. The first flight, there were a handful of people pre-boarding with us because they had peanut allergies too. Our second flight, the pilot told me that our previous flight also had a peanut allergy passenger so they did not serve peanuts on the flight before us. Southwest did not serve peanuts and since we were able to pre-board, I...
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Re: The adventures of a boy and his pig
Oh, that's terrific news, AshleyAnn! Yay for a busy, fun summer and yay for safe snacks and flights!
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Re: Avery Can #TackleAsthma on the Ice - Photo Contest Winner 5/31
Congrats Avery and Jessica!
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Oh kathy this is great! In response.... ...whether you finish or not the training is worth it! Most important is that you have the courage to start! Do it for all of us, some of us aren't at that level and it is inspiring to watch and cheer our friends on. We ride with you my friend. Prayers and best wishes for great weather, staying above the allergens, building up your lungs and body and freedom from any incidents to slow you down. gigi
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Thanks Gigi! I AM doing it for all of us who deal with asthma! And it really did take a courage to start this and share my journey. The whole thing is kind of scary! I will definitely feel you riding with me! I have a special shirt and I'm going to write everyone's name on it who supports me with a donation for AAFA !
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Big cheers! You can do it! The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time!
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
You go Kathy. Biking is my life… I hope to get back in the saddle once my leg heals from the bike crash 7 weeks ago!
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Kathy, I am training to walk a half marathon on October 1st and I have many of the same concerns. I am doing well with training now, but I am concerned because July and August are my bad months for asthma and allergies. I also have trouble with hot humid weather. I am encouraged by your story and I am excited to follow your journey while I continue with mine!
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Welcome @Karen B PT ! I totally understand about weather concerns. My allergies are flared right now with certain trees and it's really a struggle! I'm trying to not let fear of an attack keep me from riding. It's hard some days! Then it's going to get hot here in July and August which is also an issue for me. I'm glad my story is encouraging for you! I'd love to hear more about your training and goals. I'd like to invite you to join us on the support forums to share your story. To start a...
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Kathy, this is awesome. We wish you the very best, training and on the day of the ride. And you can bet not only that we'll be donating in your honor; we'll be rooting for you all the way.
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Thanks @TandemRiders ! I appreciate the support and donation! I'm loving my AAFA Community cheering section!
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Re: The adventures of a boy and his pig
Good job carrying your meds! And what a cutie pie! Welcome to posting! Introduce yourself and tell us a little about how asthma affects your life and your child's .
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Re: The adventures of a boy and his pig
Thank you, @Kathy P His older brother who also has asthma & allergies and tends to have more problems keeping it controlled. He has always carried his meds so this is all he knows. It is always so precious seeing them be so attentive to one another.
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Re: The adventures of a boy and his pig
Oh, my goodness! What a cutie! I love the grin, and I love the pig!
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Re: Eli fights Asthma & Allergies like a pro!
Love the way he's got his inhaler and spacer at the ready with his scooter! He seems like such a tough, resilient kiddo!
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Re: A Boy and His Pig Can #TackleAsthma - Photo Contest Winner 5/20
Congratulations to Emren and his mom Ashley who tells us:
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Re: A Boy and His Pig Can #TackleAsthma - Photo Contest Winner 5/20
Congrats! That's one cute kiddo, and it sounds like he and his big brother are quite the inspiration!
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Re: How Do You #TackleAsthma and #TackleAllergies
I love that he's able to participate in sports! What sports does he participate in? We have several moms of kiddos who manage asthma on our Asthma Support Forum ... c'mon over and introduce yourself!
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Re: Bees Knees
My daughter, Christia has been fighting asthma and allergies since she was 2 years old. She loves the outdoors! With her inhalers, nebulizer, Flonase and eye drops, nothing will stop us for doing what she loves. We got this girlie!! She sure loves her buzzy the bees
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Re: Bees Knees
Oh, this is so great! I think it's marvelous that she has something she really enjoys doing and that you guys are able to help accomplish that!
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Erin Tackles Severe Asthma to Finish Graduate School and Become Decorated Athlete
Erin M is our first #TackleAsthma and #TackleAllergies photo contest winner. Her photo shows asthma doesn’t have keep you from sports and activities you love.
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Football Star Partners with Asthma Foundation to Help Kids Tackle Asthma
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Rashad Jennings of the New York Giants today announced the launch of their #TackleAsthma campaign to educate and inspire children with asthma. As part of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this May, AAFA and Jennings are working to help families understand and manage the daily challenges of living with asthma.
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High School Athlete Doesn’t Let Asthma Stop Her
Reilly Price takes both high school and community college classes. She is working on a senior research project. She serves as captain of her cross-country team, and dances for a pre-professional ballet company. She participates in student government and other campus clubs. On top of all this, Reilly also found time to raise money to help support Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America (AAFA).
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Join AAFA, AAAAI for a #TackleAsthma Twitter Chat May 5
Join the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Thursday, May 5 at 1 pm ET for a #TackleAsthma Twitter chat. Follow @AAFANational and @AAAAI_org and use #TackleAsthma. Experts will answer your questions about exercising with asthma, staying fit and healthy with asthma and more!
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Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Clearly, I’ve lost my mind! I’ve committed to train for and participate in a half century (50-mile) bike ride. That’s not the crazy part. I have asthma and it frequently becomes a factor in what I do. Will I be able to keep my exercise induced asthma under control so it will allow me to even train for this ride?
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Lexi Tackles Severe Asthma on her Wakeboard
We are pleased to announce that Lexi L is the fourth winner of our #TackleAsthma and #TackleAllergies photo contest ! “I try to not let my asthma hold me back from living my life to the fullest. I’ve been intubated once due to an asthma attack and recently had to be on the Bi-Pap this past November due to another attack. Wakeboarding has always been my passion but due to being limited, I can’t do certain things as much as I would like to. Also, being one that has such horrible allergies,...
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Rashad Jennings and AAFA Help Kids Tackle Asthma
"An asthma attack feels like your world is about to end. If you’ve ever been swimming, it’s like when you’re underwater and you need to come up to get some air, but you don’t know when you’re going to be able to get it" - Rashad Jennings
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Show Us How You #TackleAsthma for a Chance to Win a Signed Football
Rashad Jennings, New York Giants running back, is pairing with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to motivate people with asthma to stay healthy in the face of this chronic illness. Share your photo to show what can be accomplished when you #TackleAsthma!