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Nasal Polyps Educational Webinars

Nasal Polyps Educational Webinars

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) offers a variety of free webinars for people with nasal polyps and their caregivers. These educational programs offer information about nasal polyps, including:

  • Signs and symptoms
  • Management
  • Treatment options
  • Resources

Sign up for our monthly newsletters [1] to stay updated about new upcoming or on-demand programs.

​Biologics 101

Navigating the world of biologics can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! If you’ve tried treatments for your asthma, food allergies, eczema, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or nasal polyps without success and wonder if biologics are right for you, watch our educational webinar on biologics. AAFA and Jessica Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN presented important information on the topic:

  • What is a biologic?
  • Administration/delivery methods
  • Roadmap to getting a biologic treatment
  • Insurance coverage and prior authorization
  • Financial assistance
  • Practical tips (reminders, storage, self-injections, travel)

Watch on YouTube [2]

 

Breathe, Finally: Practical, Proactive Approaches to Receive Personalized Care for Your Nasal Polyps

Learn about the latest recommendations for managing nasal polyps in this webinar, hosted by AAFA and Medlive. Topics discussed during this webinar include:

  • Other conditions that commonly occur with nasal polyps
  • Deciding between surgery, biologics, and other treatment options
  • How to know if treatment is working
  • What your choices are if treatment is not working

Watch on YouTube [3]

Is Your Asthma, Eczema, EoE, COPD, or CRSwNP Difficult to Control? Make Yourself Heard

Watch now on demand [4]! Conditions like asthma, eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD), COPD, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or nasal polyps – also known as chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) – often happen together. This is because they’re part of a group called type 2 inflammatory disease. Learn about the connection between these diseases and how they can impact each other. Topics discussed include: 

  • What are atopic diseases?
  • How do atopic diseases influence each other if you have more than one? 
  • Which specialty doctors care for people with atopic diseases? 
  • Who will coordinate your care? 
  • Care transition from pediatric to adult care 

Making Your Voice Heard: Could Your Nasal Polyps Benefit from a Biologic Medicine?

Watch now on demand – no registration required [5]! If you have nasal polyps, traditional treatments such as nasal irrigation and nasal steroids may not work. But biologics may be another treatment option. Topics discussed during this webinar hosted by AAFA and Medlive include:

  • Biologics available for nasal polyps
  • How to talk to your doctor about a biologic
  • Importance of following your treatment plan
  • What to consider if a biologic doesn’t work

Making Your Voice Heard: Could Your Nasal Polyps Benefit from a Biologic Medicine? [6]

Taking Charge to Breathe Easier: Strategies to Address Nasal Polyps

Find out how to take a more active approach to managing your nasal polyps and work with your doctor to improve treatment. Topics discussed during this webinar hosted by AAFA and Medlive include:

  • The symptoms of nasal polyps
  • Treatment options for nasal polyps
  • Talking with your doctor to reduce time to diagnosis and improve access to treatment

Watch on YouTube [8]

Smell and Nasal Polyps: Your Questions Answered!

Watch now on demand – no registration required [9]! Nasal polyps can affect your ability to smell, enjoy food, or manage your day-to-day live. About 80% of people with nasal polyps struggle with smell loss. Don’t miss this webinar, hosted by AAFA and Medlive, as a panel of experts discuss:

  • How loss of smell affects quality of life, mood, appetite, and safety
  • The link between loss of smell and nasal-polyp severity
  • Treatment options for nasal polyps

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