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The Chicago Asthma Consortium (CAC) is excited to introduce our new podcast, a monthly series exploring critical topics related to asthma management, research, and lived experiences. Each episode features expert guests who share insights, strategies, and personal stories to help individuals, caregivers, and healthcare professionals navigate the complexities of asthma care.
New episodes drop on the first Monday of each month.
April 2025 Managing Mental Health and Asthma This session highlights how stress, anxiety, and strong emotions can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms—and how asthma itself can increase anxiety, creating a difficult cycle. Learn about the body’s stress response, its impact on inflammation and breathing, and how mental health strategies like stress management and anxiety tolerance can support better asthma control. |
March 2025 Asthma Research, Funding, Impact to Policy & Care Coordination
This episode sheds light on asthma research as Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis hosts Dr. Andrea Pappalardo in their conversation about the process of conducting asthma research and how research impacts individuals and the community. |
UPCOMING EPISODES
April: Managing Mental Health and Asthma — Featuring Lisa Lombard
May: Consider Storytelling Approach – Featuring Dr. Renee and Sarah Rittner
Stay tuned to stay informed and empowered in your asthma journey!