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Building up an association for Georgian patients

05 July 2016
Georgia
Asthma , COPD, Allergy, Food Allergy, Other Diseases
On the 31st of May EFA met with Dr Maia Rukhadze from Georgia, who is a leading allergologist working in Tbilisi. Dr Rukhadze, a patient herself, is confronted...

Indoor paint gets Danish blue wreath for the first time

05 July 2016
Denmark
Allergy
- Chemicals
For many years, EFA Member Asthma and Allergy Denmark has analysed indoor paint products to see if they met the standards of their blue wreath, a seal...

Norway closer to adopt plain tobacco packaging

05 July 2016
Norway
Asthma , COPD, Allergy, Other Diseases
- Tobacco & Smoking
Thanks to public calls from patient organisations like EFA Member the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Foundation (NAAF), the Norweigian Minister of Health...

Increasing tobacco awareness among teenagers in Portugal

05 July 2016
Portugal
COPD
- Tobacco & Smoking
EFA Portuguese member RESPIRA has run awareness campaigns in Portuguese schools to inform about tobacco. The sessions were led by ex-smokers that gave...

Map and improve patient education in Europe – Participate in EFA’s survey

05 July 2016
Europe
Asthma , COPD, Allergy, Food Allergy
As part of our work to improve timely and equal access to quality care for allergy, asthma and COPD patients in Europe, specifically self-management, EFA...

EFA brings the patients’ perspective to the Medicines for Europe event

05 July 2016
Europe
- Medicines
On the 9th of June, EFA Senior EU Policy Adviser and Deputy Director Roberta Savli took part in a panel discussion on so-called value-added medicines organised...

Child story for asthma control

13 June 2016
Spain
Asthma
- Healthcare
Material: TThis videostory and sotry is addressed to adult and children asthma patients to improve their breathing exercises for asthma, relaxation, improve...

Food allergy and anaphylasis action plan in case of emergency

13 June 2016
Italy
Food Allergy
- Food Safety
Material: People with food allergy, especially if they are at risk of anaphylactic reaction, need to maintain a very high safety level when eating outside....

Course on asthma management

13 June 2016
Spain
Food Allergy
- Healthcare
Material: This story for children is addressed to patients with severe food allergy or anaphylaxis and aims to show how to treat anaphylactic reactions...

Mi friend adrenaline (story)

13 June 2016
Spain
Food Allergy
- Healthcare
Material: This story for children is addressed to patients with severe food allergy or anaphylaxis and aims to show how to treat anaphylactic reactions...

Take control of your asthma

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma
- Healthcare
Material: This guide help patients understand What asthma is; What can trigger asthma symptoms; Asthma treatments and how to take them; How patients...

Asthma management plans

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma
- Healthcare
Material: These action plans will help patients better manage their asthma.  Original name:  Asthma Management Plan for Adults Asthma Management...

Asthma and allergic rhinitis guide

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma , Allergy
- Healthcare
Material: This guide explains what is asthma and allergic rhinitis, what are the symptoms and medication available and how to manage it daily. Original...

Gardening with asthma and allergies

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma , Allergy
- Healthcare
Material: This booklet explain what simple measures in the garden can lessen the exposure to allergens that might reduce the symptoms of asthma and allergies....

Asthma in pregnancy booklet

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma
- Healthcare
Material: This booklet explain what simple measures in the garden can lessen the exposure to allergens that might reduce the symptoms of asthma and allergies....

Asthma emergency care

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma
- Healthcare
Material: Whether you are planning a pregnancy, are already pregnant or have recently given birth Asthma and Pregnancy aims to give you all the information...

Spacers and Peak Flow Meters technique videos and documentation

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma
- Medicines
Material: This series of videos presents the different spacers and peak flow meters (PFM) and shows how to use them correctly. There are guidelines...

Asthma inhaler technique videos and documentation

13 June 2016
Ireland
Asthma
- Healthcare, - Medicines
Material:  This series of videos presents the different inhalers and shows how to use them correctly. There are guidelines to help patients and healthcare...

COPD inhaler technique videos and documentation

13 June 2016
Ireland
COPD
- Healthcare, - Medicines
Material: This series of videos presents the different COPD inhalers and shows how to use them correctly. There are guidelines to help patients and...

Asthma friendly schools

13 June 2016
Material: This booklet is an educational resource for teachers and school staff to enable you to better understand asthma and the impact that it can...