Asthma Social Media Messages

These messages are created monthly by the MDHHS Asthma Program to help you share accurate and timely information through your networks. Contact us at [email protected] for additional information about asthma social media messaging. Sign up to receive weekly-ish news emails.

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Black and Hispanic older adults go to the ER for asthma over 1.5 times more than older white adults. Learn more about asthma and seniors @ https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-older-adults/

#Asthma can be hard to figure out! These quick videos can help you learn more about asthma diagnosis, symptoms, medications and management strategies. https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/learning-pathways/asthma-video-series/

Getting a flu shot is critical for people with #asthma since they have a higher risk of complications from getting the flu https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/why-getting-the-flu-vaccine-is-critical-for-people-with-asthma-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

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Black and Hispanic older adults go to the ER for asthma over 1.5 times more than older white adults. Learn more about asthma and seniors @ https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-older-adults/

Getting a flu shot is critical for people with asthma since they have a higher risk of complications from getting the flu, and getting one now will protect you through the peak flu season https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/why-getting-the-flu-vaccine-is-critical-for-people-with-asthma-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

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Up to 92% of people with asthma use their devices the wrong way! Bring your inhaler and spacer to your next doctor visit and make sure you are using them correctly- it could save you a trip to the ER! https://community.aafa.org/blog/improper-inhaler-use-can-affect-asthma-control