Launch of International Collaboration in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

The reasons for the negative effects of allergies and asthma are variable, but in most countries patients with these diseases are either inadequately or improperly treated, resulting in a greater negative effect and resources expended. The awareness of these trends among politicians, other policymakers, patients, the general public, and many health care insurers outside the specialty of allergy and immunology is limited. This lack of awareness and knowledge gap has resulted in reduced resources allocated to treat and promote research for these diseases.

Recognizing a lack of consensus-driven information and general recommendations, four of the most influential allergy/immunology professional organizations have joined forces to launch the International Collaboration in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (iCAALL). Participating in iCAALL are the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and the World Allergy Organization (WAO).

Here is a link to press-conference.

iCAALL

iCAALL is designed to collect and disseminate consensus-driven information about allergies, asthma and immunological diseases. Communicating this knowledge can positively impact diagnosis and treatment, as well as cost containment and policy decisions.

A major focus of this initiative is the production of a series of International Consensus (ICON) reports. These documents offer general recommendations based on global challenges in caring for patients with allergic and immunologic diseases.

The first ICON was dedicated to food allergies and was just published: 

Food Allergy ICON

2012 International Guidelines on Rhinitis, Asthma and COPD: Italian Update of Global Initiatives ARIA, GINA and GOLD

These days in Modena, Italy (28 February-2 March 2012) is taking place Congress 2012 International Guidelines on Rhinitis, Asthma and COPD Global Initiatives ARIA, GINA and GOLD.

I invite you to see free online and directly all presentations from this important Respiratory event. Speakers are world known leaders of opinion in Respiratory Medicine from Italy and from all over the world.

Today is day dedicated to Asthma and will be many interesting presentations: 

IgE, anti-IgE and remodelling in allergic asthma by Professor Klaus F. Rabe, President of European Respiratory Society;

Novel therapies for asthma and COPD by Professor Leonardo M. Fabbri

Viral infections and asthma by Professor Alberto Papi.

Please watch live translation HERE

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Rare Disease Day is 29 February 2012!

February 29, 2012 marks the fifth international Rare Disease Day coordinated by EURORDIS and organised with rare disease national alliances in 25 European countries. On this day hundreds of patient organisations from more than 40 countries worldwide are organsing awareness-raising activities converging around the slogan “Rare but strong together”.

One more inspirational story about Rare Disease: Mastocytosis.

World Rare Disease Day 2012

On the last day of February, millions of people around the world will be observing World Rare Disease Day.  There will be activities across the U.S., throughout Europe, in Canada, in Australia, in China and elsewhere to focus attention on rare diseases as a public health issue.

In the U.S., a disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 people.  Some rare diseases such as Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) are well known to the public.  However, many others are not, and you can imagine the loneliness of having a disease that most people have never heard of, that has no treatment, and that is not even being studied by any medical researchers.
Keenan Cahill became internet legend, he is a boy with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome. We want to share one of his inspirational videos, which demonstrates to everybody that people with rare conditions are fantastic!

Fifth International Rare Disease Day has a very beautiful motto:

"Rare but Strong Together"

Love your Lungs!

Happy St.Valentines Day to everybody!!!

LOVE YOUR LUNGS!

Keep Your Lungs Strong and Healthy with us on  Respiratory Decade!

Respiratory Decade Team

14.02.2012

Respiratory Masterclass in COPD and Asthma, Dubai, 21-22 January 2012

Dear Respiratory friends,

I want to share with you my experience from Respiratory Masterclass in COPD and Asthma which took place in Dubai, 21-22 January 2012. The meeting was dedicated to the new COPD and Asthma guidelines, which were launched recently.

There were 2 days full of new knowledge and experience. Faculty team was conducted by Professor Paul Jones from St Georges University of London, UK - world-known leader in respiratory research. Everybody knows his questionnaire: Saint-George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) which became classical, was validated in many languages and new one COPD Assessment Test (CAT test), which became the part of new GOLD classification of COPD.

There were many brilliant presentations by world opinion leaders in Asthma and COPD. Professor David Manino from University of Kentucky College of Public Health Lexington, USA presented new statistical data about COPD: COPD: the big picture.

Professor Wisia Wedzicha from London, UK presented results of ECLIPSE Study.

Professor Neil Barnes from London, UK dedicated his presentation to the new treatment implications of the 2011 GOLD guideline.

One more inspiring initiative from Deutsche Atemwegsliga! Don't miss the chance to be heard!

This time German organization 'Deutsche Atemwegsliga' carries out a competition of ideas. There is a strong need of awareness about lung diseases, that is why the aim of this competition is to collect brilliant ideas regarding just one theme - what would make you attend an event dedicated to lungs and lungs diseases?
All ideas are welcome!
Give a hint to organize an interesting meeting, an action or a presentation!
How to attract young people and promote lung health for young public?
Share your ideas with Deutsche Atemwegsliga, the remuneration will follow :)
Deadline: 15 February
Here is a link to their site where you can find more information referring to the action: