CREATE YOUR OWN #myAsthmaStory INFOGRAPHIC

Asthma is a complex condition that affects everyone differently. It can have a big impact on how you live your everyday life. Elevate awareness of asthma by showing others how your life has been impacted by the condition.

Complete the questionnaire below to create a personalized infographic about your experience, then share on social media using #myAsthmaStory or use it to start a discussion with your care team.

What is your connection TO ASTHMA?

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How long have you been living with asthma?
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Who helps manage your asthma?
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What asthma symptom(s) do you commonly experience?
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How often do you typically experience asthma symptoms each week?
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What are your top asthma triggers?
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Which parts of your life have been most impacted by asthma?
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Today, what is your biggest concern when it comes to asthma?
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At times, living with asthma can be…
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…but it has also taught me to be…
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In the future I hope…
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I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH ASTHMA FOR Less than 1 year 1-4 years 5-10 years 10+ years

I’m currently seeing my Primary care provider Nurse practitioner Allergist Pulmonologist School nurse Physician assistant ER doctor Community health worker Pharmacist Urgent care center provider to help manage my asthma.

I experience asthma symptoms like Coughing Wheezing Chest tightness Shortness of breath Difficulty breathing Waking up at night due to my asthma symptoms

about 1-2 days a week 3-6 days a week Once a day Several times a day

MY TOP ASTHMA TRIGGERS

tobacco iconTobacco smoke air pollution iconAir pollution (e.g. smog, car exhaust) pollen iconPollen pet dander iconAnimal/Pet dander mold iconMold dust mites iconDust mites pests iconPests cleaners chemicals iconCleaners or chemicals physical activity iconExercise/Physical activity cold dry air iconCold, dry air bad weather iconBad weather strong emotions iconStrong emotions (anxiety, laughter, crying) certain foods or food additives iconCertain foods or food additives strong fumes or fragrances iconStrong fumes or fragrances respiratory infections iconRespiratory infections certain medicines iconCertain medicines

My asthma has most impacted…

attending school iconAttending school attending work iconAttending work exercising and being active iconExercising and being active social activities iconParticipating in social activities sleep iconMy sleep daily routine iconMy daily routine relationships iconMy relationships with people I love finances iconMy finances travel iconMy ability to travel parent spouse partner iconMy role as a parent / spouse / partner

My biggest concern is My asthma symptoms getting worse Not having access to appropriate treatment/doctors Not being able to pay for asthma treatment Losing my job because of asthma Managing asthma with other conditions as I get older Having a severe asthma attack Not being able to live a “normal” life Becoming a burden to those I love Being unable to find an asthma specialist Receiving quality care that I can trust

At times, living with
asthma can be tiring iconTiring frustrating iconFrustrating embarrassing iconEmbarrassing stressful iconStressful overwhelming iconOverwhelming lonely iconLonely unpredictable iconUnpredictable scary iconScary confusing iconConfusing challenging iconChallenging burden iconA burden

…but it has taught me to be prepared iconPrepared patient iconPatient strong iconStrong compassionate iconCompassionate better informed iconBetter informed watchful iconWatchful persistent iconPersistent hopeful iconHopeful spontaneous iconSpontaneous advocate iconAn advocate for myself help iconWilling to ask for help

In the future, I hope...

To build relationships within the asthma community My family and friends better understand what it’s like to live with asthma There is less stigma around asthma To find an asthma specialist who understands how complicated this disease is To work together with my doctor/care team To find more educational resources on asthma For more research and/or clinical trials for asthma For expanded health insurance coverage For more healthcare providers of color For encouragement of smoke-free environments For strengthened clean air policies To achieve and maintain well-controlled asthma
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  • Allergy & Asthma Network
  • CHEST American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Lung Association
  • Asthma Allergy Foundation Of America
  • COPD Foundation
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I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH ASTHMA FOR Less than 1 year 1-4 years 5-10 years 10+ years

I’m currently seeing my Primary care provider Nurse practitioner Allergist Pulmonologist School nurse Physician assistant ER doctor Community health worker Pharmacist Urgent care center provider to help manage my asthma.

I experience asthma symptoms like Coughing Wheezing Chest tightness Shortness of breath Difficulty breathing Waking up at night due to my asthma symptoms

about 1-2 days a week 3-6 days a week Once a day Several times a day

MY TOP ASTHMA TRIGGERS

tobacco iconTobacco smoke air pollution iconAir pollution (e.g. smog, car exhaust) pollen iconPollen pet dander iconAnimal/Pet dander mold iconMold dust mites iconDust mites pests iconPests cleaners chemicals iconCleaners or chemicals physical activity iconExercise/Physical activity cold dry air iconCold, dry air bad weather iconBad weather strong emotions iconStrong emotions (anxiety, laughter, crying) certain foods or food additives iconCertain foods or food additives strong fumes or fragrances iconStrong fumes or fragrances respiratory infections iconRespiratory infections certain medicines iconCertain medicines

My asthma has most impacted…

attending school iconAttending school attending work iconAttending work exercising and being active iconExercising and being active social activities iconParticipating in social activities sleep iconMy sleep daily routine iconMy daily routine relationships iconMy relationships with people I love finances iconMy finances travel iconMy ability to travel parent spouse partner iconMy role as a parent / spouse / partner

My biggest concern is My asthma symptoms getting worse Not having access to appropriate treatment/doctors Not being able to pay for asthma treatment Losing my job because of asthma Managing asthma with other conditions as I get older Having a severe asthma attack Not being able to live a “normal” life Becoming a burden to those I love Being unable to find an asthma specialist Receiving quality care that I can trust

At times, living with
asthma can be tiring iconTiring frustrating iconFrustrating embarrassing iconEmbarrassing stressful iconStressful overwhelming iconOverwhelming lonely iconLonely unpredictable iconUnpredictable scary iconScary confusing iconConfusing challenging iconChallenging burden iconA burden

…but it has taught me to be prepared iconPrepared patient iconPatient strong iconStrong compassionate iconCompassionate better informed iconBetter informed watchful iconWatchful persistent iconPersistent hopeful iconHopeful spontaneous iconSpontaneous advocate iconAn advocate for myself help iconWilling to ask for help

In the future, I hope...

To build relationships within the asthma community My family and friends better understand what it’s like to live with asthma There is less stigma around asthma To find an asthma specialist who understands how complicated this disease is To work together with my doctor/care team To find more educational resources on asthma For more research and/or clinical trials for asthma For expanded health insurance coverage For more healthcare providers of color For encouragement of smoke-free environments For strengthened clean air policies To achieve and maintain well-controlled asthma
  • Break the Cycle
  • Allergy & Asthma Network
  • CHEST American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Lung Association
  • Asthma Allergy Foundation Of America
  • COPD Foundation

Participation is voluntary. By completing the questionnaire, you are agreeing to participate in the #myAsthmaStory infographic initiative, which will use your responses to create a personalized infographic. No personal information (e.g., name, email) is requested to develop an infographic. All information collected is anonymous and individual responses will not be shared outside of Amgen or AstraZeneca. A summary of aggregate data (compiled from all participants) may be shared at a later date.

CONGRATS! YOU’VE CREATED YOUR
#myAsthmaStory INFOGRAPHIC…

Use the hashtag: #myAsthmaStory when sharing your infographic on social media to help raise awareness about the impact asthma has on different people’s lives.

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Keep a record of your #myAsthmaStory Infographic and share it with your care team, colleagues, friends, and/or family, so they can learn about your experience with asthma.

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Who do you care for with asthma?
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How long have you been caring for them?
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As a caregiver, what’s the most important way for you to support your loved one with asthma?
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What is one thing you wish you knew about asthma when you learned about their diagnosis?
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Which parts of your life have been most impacted by your caregiving responsibilities?
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How do you take care of yourself while also caring for someone with asthma?
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At times, caring for someone with asthma can be…
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…but it has also taught me to be…
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In the future I hope…
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I’VE BEEN A CAREGIVER FOR my Child Spouse/partner Significant other Parent Friend

With Asthma for Less than 1 year 1-4 years 5-10 years 10+ years

For me, the most important way to support them is by Being a shoulder to lean on Helping them figure out their triggers and avoiding them Making sure they know which medicines to take and when and how to take them Helping them understand what to do during an asthma flare-up Helping them get to their medical appointments Helping them talk with their care team Helping them get the medicines and follow-up care they need Supporting them when they feel worried

At their diagnosis, I wish I had known How symptoms can change over time To be aware of potential triggers The time it takes to manage their care The impact it would have on family and finances Available treatment options About the side effects of treatments Tips to talk to their care team How to help the person I care for manage their asthma How to asthma-proof their home environment How to overcome challenges to getting the treatment they need Where to find the right doctor Where to find financial support Where to find educational resources Where to find a support community People can take control of their asthma How scary it can be to see someone having an asthma attack

My responsibilities as a
caregiver have most impacted…

daily activities iconDaily activities doing things I enjoy iconDoing things I enjoy my relationships with people I love iconMy relationships with people I love job iconMy job social life iconMy social life sleep iconMy sleep finances iconMy finances physical activities iconMy physical activities

Some ways I take care of myself…

support groups iconAttend support groups counselor iconSee a counselor loved ones iconHonestly share with loved ones eat well and exercise iconEat well and exercise meditate iconMeditate me time iconTake “me time” no time for myself iconI don’t have much time for myself

At times, caring
for someone with
asthma can be Tiring Frustrating Stressful Overwhelming Lonely Unpredictable Scary Confusing Challenging Eye-opening Impactful

…but it has taught me to be prepared iconPrepared patient iconPatient strong iconStrong compassionate iconCompassionate grateful iconGrateful informed iconBetter informed watchful iconWatchful persistent iconPersistent hopeful iconHopeful advocate iconAn advocate

In the future, I hope...

To enjoy activities that we can’t right now To build relationships within the asthma community For greater awareness of the impact of asthma There is less stigma around asthma For more understanding around asthma Their care team can work together They will find an asthma specialist who understands how complicated this disease is For more educational resources on asthma For more research For more treatment options For a life less impacted by asthma For their asthma to be better controlled
  • Break the Cycle
  • Allergy & Asthma Network
  • CHEST American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Lung Association
  • Asthma Allergy Foundation Of America
  • COPD Foundation
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I’VE BEEN A CAREGIVER FOR my Child Spouse/partner Significant other Parent Friend

With Asthma for Less than 1 year 1-4 years 5-10 years 10+ years

For me, the most important way to support them is by Being a shoulder to lean on Helping them figure out their triggers and avoiding them Making sure they know which medicines to take and when and how to take them Helping them understand what to do during an asthma flare-up Helping them get to their medical appointments Helping them talk with their care team Helping them get the medicines and follow-up care they need Supporting them when they feel worried

At their diagnosis, I wish I had known How symptoms can change over time To be aware of potential triggers The time it takes to manage their care The impact it would have on family and finances Available treatment options About the side effects of treatments Tips to talk to their care team How to help the person I care for manage their asthma How to asthma-proof their home environment How to overcome challenges to getting the treatment they need Where to find the right doctor Where to find financial support Where to find educational resources Where to find a support community People can take control of their asthma How scary it can be to see someone having an asthma attack

My responsibilities as a
caregiver have most impacted…

daily activities iconDaily activities doing things I enjoy iconDoing things I enjoy my relationships with people I love iconMy relationships with people I love job iconMy job social life iconMy social life sleep iconMy sleep finances iconMy finances physical activities iconMy physical activities

Some ways I take care of myself…

support groups iconAttend support groups counselor iconSee a counselor loved ones iconHonestly share with loved ones eat well and exercise iconEat well and exercise meditate iconMeditate me time iconTake “me time” no time for myself iconI don’t have much time for myself

At times, caring
for someone with
asthma can be Tiring Frustrating Stressful Overwhelming Lonely Unpredictable Scary Confusing Challenging Eye-opening Impactful

…but it has taught me to be prepared iconPrepared patient iconPatient strong iconStrong compassionate iconCompassionate grateful iconGrateful informed iconBetter informed watchful iconWatchful persistent iconPersistent hopeful iconHopeful advocate iconAn advocate

In the future, I hope...

To enjoy activities that we can’t right now To build relationships within the asthma community For greater awareness of the impact of asthma There is less stigma around asthma For more understanding around asthma Their care team can work together They will find an asthma specialist who understands how complicated this disease is For more educational resources on asthma For more research For more treatment options For a life less impacted by asthma For their asthma to be better controlled
  • Break the Cycle
  • Allergy & Asthma Network
  • CHEST American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Lung Association
  • Asthma Allergy Foundation Of America
  • COPD Foundation

Participation is voluntary. By completing the questionnaire, you are agreeing to participate in the #myAsthmaStory infographic initiative, which will use your responses to create a personalized infographic. No personal information (e.g., name, email) is requested to develop an infographic. All information collected is anonymous and individual responses will not be shared outside of Amgen or AstraZeneca. A summary of aggregate data (compiled from all participants) may be shared at a later date.

CONGRATS! YOU’VE CREATED YOUR
#myAsthmaStory INFOGRAPHIC…

Use the hashtag: #myAsthmaStory when sharing your infographic on social media to help raise awareness about the impact asthma has on different people’s lives.

Post to Facebook Post to twitter Post to instagram

Keep a record of your #myAsthmaStory Infographic and share it with your care team, colleagues, friends, and/or family, so they can learn about your experience with asthma.

Download my infographic
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What type of medical professional are you?
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What is your medical specialty?
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How long have you been treating people living with asthma?
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I believe the biggest challenge my patients with asthma face is
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… would help me better care for my patients with asthma.
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Working with patients with asthma can be…
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…and it has also taught me to…
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In the future, I hope for…
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I AM A Physician/MD Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Nursing Assistant Physician’s Assistant Respiratory Therapist Certified Asthma Educator Care Coordinator Community Health Worker (CHW) Case Manager / Coordinator Healthcare Professional

IN Allergy & Immunology Pulmonary Medicine Primary Care / Family Medicine Pediatric Medicine Urgent Care / Emergency Medicine Community Health School Health Asthma Care

AND HAVE BEEN TREATING PEOPLE
WITH ASTHMA FOR 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 21-30 years 30+ years

I believe the biggest challenge
my patients with asthma face is Making sure their health comes first Balancing their other medical conditions Identifying and avoiding triggers Recognizing and managing asthma flare-ups Finding a healthcare provider who specializes in asthma care Taking their medicines as instructed Getting and paying for medicines Dealing with side effects of treatments Getting to medical visits Taking time off work or school for flare-ups and/or medical appointments Seeking follow-up and acute care when needed

Educational resources on clinical advances in asthma treatment Patient friendly resources Better insurance coverage Shared decision making tools Improved coordination within the healthcare system Access to community resources (asthma educators, social support) Having more time during appointments would help me better care for my patients

Working with patients with asthma can be

challenging iconChallenging demanding iconDemanding frustrating iconFrustrating humbling iconHumbling inspiring iconInspiring fulfilling iconFulfilling

...and it has also taught me to time iconSpend more time understanding my patient's journey compassionate iconBe more compassionate with my patients advocate iconBecome a better advocate for my patients treatment iconLearn more about treatment options and personalized care collaborate iconBetter collaborate with my patients on their care

In the future, I hope for...

more research and/or clinical trials for asthma greater awareness of the impact of asthma increased HCP training in asthma more asthma specialists in rural/low income areas greater care coordination for asthma patients within the healthcare system reduced asthma-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations technology to support the patient journey better access to care and treatment for my patients
  • Break the Cycle
  • Allergy & Asthma Network
  • CHEST American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Lung Association
  • Asthma Allergy Foundation Of America
  • COPD Foundation
Healthcare provider icon

I AM A Physician/MD Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Nursing Assistant Physician’s Assistant Respiratory Therapist Certified Asthma Educator Care Coordinator Community Health Worker (CHW) Case Manager / Coordinator Healthcare Professional

IN Allergy & Immunology Pulmonary Medicine Primary Care / Family Medicine Pediatric Medicine Urgent Care / Emergency Medicine Community Health School Health Asthma Care

AND HAVE BEEN TREATING PEOPLE
WITH ASTHMA FOR 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 21-30 years 30+ years

I believe the biggest challenge
my patients with asthma face is Making sure their health comes first Balancing their other medical conditions Identifying and avoiding triggers Recognizing and managing asthma flare-ups Finding a healthcare provider who specializes in asthma care Taking their medicines as instructed Getting and paying for medicines Dealing with side effects of treatments Getting to medical visits Taking time off work or school for flare-ups and/or medical appointments Seeking follow-up and acute care when needed

Educational resources on clinical advances in asthma treatment Patient friendly resources Better insurance coverage Shared decision making tools Improved coordination within the healthcare system Access to community resources (asthma educators, social support) Having more time during appointments would help me better care for my patients

Working with patients with asthma can be

challenging iconChallenging demanding iconDemanding frustrating iconFrustrating humbling iconHumbling inspiring iconInspiring fulfilling iconFulfilling

...and it has also taught me to time iconSpend more time understanding my patient's journey compassionate iconBe more compassionate with my patients advocate iconBecome a better advocate for my patients treatment iconLearn more about treatment options and personalized care collaborate iconBetter collaborate with my patients on their care

In the future, I hope for...

more research and/or clinical trials for asthma greater awareness of the impact of asthma increased HCP training in asthma more asthma specialists in rural/low income areas greater care coordination for asthma patients within the healthcare system reduced asthma-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations technology to support the patient journey better access to care and treatment for my patients
  • Break the Cycle
  • Allergy & Asthma Network
  • CHEST American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Lung Association
  • Asthma Allergy Foundation Of America
  • COPD Foundation

Participation is voluntary. By completing the questionnaire, you are agreeing to participate in the #myAsthmaStory infographic initiative, which will use your responses to create a personalized infographic. No personal information (e.g., name, email) is requested to develop an infographic. All information collected is anonymous and individual responses will not be shared outside of Amgen or AstraZeneca. A summary of aggregate data (compiled from all participants) may be shared at a later date.

CONGRATS! YOU’VE CREATED YOUR
#myAsthmaStory INFOGRAPHIC…

Use the hashtag: #myAsthmaStory when sharing your infographic on social media to help raise awareness about the impact asthma has on different people’s lives.

Post to Facebook Post to twitter Post to instagram

Keep a record of your #myAsthmaStory Infographic and share it with your care team, colleagues, friends, and/or family, so they can learn about your experience with asthma.

Download my infographic
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