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What a great program. I will add this to my Press releases for Text4Help.org. If I can be of any assistance let me know. I will participate in this program as well. Keep up the good work AAFA.org

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) believes your voice is valuable part of asthma research. And we want to empower people with asthma, caregivers and health care providers to take an active role in research. Promoting Asthma Patient Engagement in Research (PAPER) is a new research project from AAFA and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Through this project, you can influence research that improves asthma understanding and treatment.

Some people are hesitant to participate in research. This may be because of fear of the unknown or from past stories. But today, patients have rights to protect them during research studies. Before you join a study, you will asked to sign an informed consent document.

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! This video compilation is 37:20 long and includes all of our project's episodes in one video. If you would rather watch shorter episodes, find them on Why Patient Engagement in Asthma Research Is Important . As you watch the video series, take notes using the Asthma Patient-Centered Research Training Guide . Watch video on YouTube

We need asthma research so experts can find and create new treatments for asthma, and hopefully a cure. Experts decide what research is needed by looking at the effects of asthma.

Asthma research methods have been changing during the past several years. Research is more effective when researchers and patients work together to better understand asthma and find new treatments. At the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), we feel your voice is valuable in asthma research. We support efforts to help you be an active part of the future of asthma management and treatments.

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! Outcomes measures are a key part of research. Find out what outcome measures are and what role they play in the results of research. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Clinical Research

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! Access to information helps you be an active part of your medical care. But not everything you read is accurate. Learn some basics on how to find information you can trust. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Research Outcome Measures

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! Research helps experts better understand asthma. It also helps them develop better treatments. This video explains what research is and its benefits. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Finding Accurate Research Information

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! Many people participate in clinical trials to help researchers find new treatments. Find out more about the four phases of clinical trials and their role in asthma research. Watch video on YouTube

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! Learn what clinical research is, who conducts research and who can participate. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Clinical Trials

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! This video talks about what asthma is, what happens during an asthma episode and what asthma feels like. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Asthma Symptoms

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! In this video, learn about the four types of asthma and signs you could have uncontrolled asthma. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Warning Signs of an Asthma Attack

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! Triggers can make your asthma worse. They can cause your airway to become inflamed. Find out more about common asthma triggers in this video. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Asthma Treatments

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! Learn the most common symptoms of asthma and how asthma is diagnosed. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Levels of Asthma

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! If you have asthma, you should know the signs of a severe asthma attack and asthma zones. Learn what to look for and when to seek emergency medical help. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next video in this series - Understanding Asthma Triggers

Please watch this video and answer the following questions. Your responses are anonymous. By answering these questions, you are participating in asthma research! A proper treatment plan created by you and your doctor can help you manage your asthma. This can include medicines, avoiding triggers and following an Asthma Action Plan. Discover types of asthma medicines used to treat asthma and how your involvement in research can improve asthma treatment. Watch video on YouTube Watch the next...