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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.
UPCOMING EPISODES
Stay tuned to stay informed and empowered in your asthma journey!
June 2025The Power of Community Health Workers This episode highlights the power of community health workers in asthma care—what they do, what challenges they face, and how they make a difference. Learn about a typical day in the field, and the misconceptions, barriers, and breakthroughs that shape their work. Don't forget to register for CAC's Community Health Worker Event! |
May 2025 Consider Storytelling Approach
In May’s podcast, our guests share their personal experiences living with asthma—from the impact of diagnosis to how it has shaped their outlook on life. They discuss the connection between allergies and asthma, the importance of knowing your triggers, and strategies for effective management. |
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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. |