Managing Asthma and Allergies
Date: Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Time: 1PM (EST)
Registration now open!
A nationwide survey found that more than half (54.6%) of all U.S. citizens test positive to one or more allergens. In 2009, it was estimated that 24.6 million Americans currently had asthma, including 7.1 million children. Asthma is a leading cause of missed work and schools days. The prevalence of asthma has been increasing since the early 1980s across all age, sex and racial groups. On April 12, at 1:00 pm (EST) Community Health Charities and the American Lung Association will offer an informative webinar that explores what is asthma and allergies, recognizing signs and symptoms, identifying triggers, and how to effectively manage your asthma and allergies. Join us for this webinar to learn how to manage asthma and allergies.
About the Speaker
Gabrielle Steele, MS, CPT - Manager, Programs and Volunteers
Gabrielle Steele is the Manager of Programs and Volunteers for the American Lung Association including the D.C. metropolitan area. Gabrielle hails from Illinois and earned her M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina. Since 2000, she has filled many roles with the American Lung Association including programming and development in both state and regional offices. She also has worked as adjunct faculty at UNC-Wilmington and is a master trainer for the American Lung Association asthma program, Open Airways for Schools. Gabrielle is an avid runner and cycling enthusiast.
About the American Lung Association
Whether it’s searching for cures, keeping kids off tobacco or fighting for laws that protect the air we all breathe, the work of the American Lung Association helps to save lives every day. The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow. For more information about the American Lung Association, please visit www.lungusa.org or call 800-LUNG USA.
