Hot days are hard on COPD, too 💜 Heat raises flare-up risk — here's what helps, including one tip for people who use oxygen. And ask someone to check in on you during the advisory. #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #COPD #HeatSafety

Michigan's under a heat advisory — and hot days are sneaky-hard on lungs 🥵 Here's why heat can trigger asthma, plus simple ways to stay safer. Stay cool out there 💙 #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #HeatSafety

Boys have higher asthma rates than girls — but that flips in adulthood. Asthma doesn't go away. Nearly all asthma deaths are avoidable with the right care. #MensHealthMonth #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI

May is a wrap. 💙 This Asthma Awareness Month we covered triggers, puffers, action plans, Type 2 Inflammation, real patient voices — and climbed stairs at Ford Field. 🏟️ Asthma is everywhere. But it's manageable. inhalecqi.org #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI

Today is World No Tobacco Day 🌍 Tobacco makes asthma worse — but quitting is possible! @who.int has a free guide to help: 🔗 who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/2026 #WorldNoTobaccoDay #TobaccoExposed #BreatheeBetterWithINHALE #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI

Blow a bubble today. 🫧 Honor those we've lost to asthma and send love to someone special. Blow a bubble, share your photo or video, and tag @aafanational.bsky.social using #AsthmaAwareness to join the tribute. #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #AsthmaRemembranceDay #AsthmaAwareness #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI

Today is AAFA Remembrance Day. 🕯️ We honor those lost to asthma — and recommit to making sure those losses become rarer. You are not alone. inhalecqi.org #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #AsthmaRemembranceDay #AsthmaAwareness

Meet the people — and one very important cat — behind the mission. 💙🐱 This #AsthmaAwarenessMonth, PAB members Leah, Gina, Thomasenia, and Ann share what they wish everyone knew about living with asthma. Stick around for the last slide — narrated by Huey the cat. #MichiganCQI #PatientVoices

🫁 Know what to ask at your next doctor appointment about your asthma? Swipe through 6 questions — from inhaler technique to SMART therapy. Your voice matters. Come prepared. 💙 Free resources: inhalecqi.org #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI

Most kids with asthma have Type 2 inflammation — an immune overreaction that swells airways & causes symptoms. Know the signs. Trust your instincts. Talk to their doctor. 🫁 For educational purposes only, not medical advice. #InhaleCQI #MichiganCQI

It's Type 2 Inflammation Awareness Week! When the immune system overreacts, it causes ongoing airway swelling and irritation, making breathing hard for people with asthma. Knowing the root cause leads to better care. Talk with your provider if you experience coughing, wheezing, or congestion.

Is your asthma actually controlled? 💙 Symptoms 2x a week or more, waking at night, or needed oral steroids? Those are warning signs. See the full checklist in our graphic. For educational purposes only. Talk to your care team. #Asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI

Do you, your family member, or your patient have an Asthma Action Plan? INHALE has you covered at every age 👇 🟢 SMART Plans (ages 6–17 & 18+) inhalecqi.org/toolkits/ 🟢 Michigan Medicine Plans (ages 0–4, 5–11, 12+) inhalecqi.org/resources/ Ask your provider to complete one at your next visit.

Not all inhalers work the same way — the difference matters. Swipe slides 1–4: → Rescue vs. controller inhalers → Why SABA-only is no longer recommended → What SMART therapy is & who it's for For awareness and education only. Always consult your healthcare provider. 🫁 #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI

Asthma triggers aren't always obvious — some might genuinely surprise you. Swipe through our Know Your Triggers guide to learn what to watch for. www.inhalecqi.org #INHALECQI #AsthmaAwarenessMonth2026 #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #LungHealth #MichiganCQI

50% of kids with asthma don't have an action plan — but yours can. 💙 Free asthma action plans for Michigan families (ages 0-4, 5-11 & 12+) are available on our website. Every child deserves a plan. 🌟 #ChildhoodAsthma #MichiganHealth #BreatheBetterWithINHALE Source: AAFA.org

🌍 World Asthma Day — May 5, 2026 Millions can't access the inhalers they need to breathe freely. Today we stand for affordable respiratory care for every person, in every country. 💨 Everyone deserves to breathe. 🔗 inhalecqi.org #WorldAsthmaDay #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI #Asthma

May is #AsthmaAwarenessMonth2026 and INHALE is here for it. #INHALECQI #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #MichiganCQI All month we'll be sharing evidence-based resources, awareness updates, and tools for patients and providers. Follow along or share with someone who could benefit 👉 www.inhalecqi.org

Tomorrow we kick off Asthma Awareness Month! 💙 All May, follow along for tips, facts & real stories about living with asthma. Share to spread the word. 🫁 #INHALECQI #AsthmaAwareness #LungHealth #BreatheBetterWithINHALE

This May, we're talking about it. Stay tuned — all month long we'll be sharing resources, facts, and stories to help our communities breathe easier. 💙 #INHALECQI #AsthmaAwareness #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #LungHealth #MichiganCQI

Something big is coming this Friday! 👀 May is Asthma Awareness Month and the INHALE CQI has something special planned all month long. Follow us so you don't miss it! 🫁 📅 May 1st. See you then!

🎉 THE WAIT IS OVER — The new INHALE website is officially LIVE! 🫁✨We are so excited to announce that www.inhalecqi.org has launched & it was built for EVERYONE. This is more than a website refresh. It's a better way to connect, learn, & support lung health for all. Head over & explore today!

‼️ The countdown is on! The brand-new INHALE website is launching soon — & it's been designed for EVERYONE. Whether you're a Physician Organization, a clinician working to improve asthma & COPD care in Michigan, or someone personally living with lung disease, this new hub is for YOU! #LungHealth #CQI

‼️We’re getting ready to launch a new INHALE website designed to better support Physician Organizations & clinicians working to improve asthma & COPD care in Michigan‼️Stay tuned for easier access to asthma/COPD resources & collaborative updates in one central place! #INHALECQI #LungHealth

Bleach is often used in household cleaning but can trigger serious asthma symptoms. Learn more @ www.lung.org/clean-air/in...

#DYK chemical irritants can be an asthma trigger? 🫁 #LungHealth #Asthma #INHALECQI

#DYK cockroaches and other pests are an asthma trigger? 🫁

INHALE is looking for new members to join our passionate Patient Advisory Board, find out more on our website! - inhalecqi.org/patient-advi...

Is your #asthma worse in the winter? Learn why and find tips to help www.lung.org/blog/cold-we...

Have you needed oral corticosteroids for asthma? Taking them often or long-term puts you at risk for side effects. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArVK...

Make a resolution to take better care of your #asthma. Start by learning more about asthma triggers aafa.org/asthma/asthm...

Cold weather is a common #asthma trigger. Learn how to prevent asthma symptoms this winter @ www.lung.org/blog/cold-we...

It’s not too late to get a flu shot to protect yourself, especially important if you have #asthma. www.michigan.gov/flu/prevent/...

If you have #asthma, an RSV infection can cause an asthma attack. Learn how to protect yourself from RSV @ aafa.org/asthma/asthm...

COPD is a major global health challenge. It affects millions, particularly in low-resource areas, yet it is preventable, treatable, & often undiagnosed/misdiagnosed. Early recognition, improved access to spirometry, & strengthened respiratory health training can reduce the burden. www.goldcopd.org

Almost twice as many women than men have asthma, learn why and what to do about it @ www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/defaul...

One of the factors impacting your child’s health at school is indoor air quality. Polluted indoor air at schools exposes children & staff to asthma triggers. Aging buildings, poor ventilation, & pollution all contribute to poor indoor air quality. Learn more: community.aafa.org/blog/indoor-...

October is #Children’sHealthMonth. Children are often more susceptible to pollutants — including environmental asthma triggers — than adults. In 2013, approximately 13.8 million missed school days were reported due to asthma. Learn more about environmental triggers here - www.epa.gov/children/chi...

Planning a bonfire? Learn before you burn & prevent #asthma symptoms www.lung.org/mn/learn-bef...

If you need to refill your quick-relief asthma inhaler more than 2 times/yr, your #asthma is not under control allergyasthmanetwork.org/what-is-asth...

Having the flu can be worse for people with #asthma, may lead to pneumonia. Prevent the flu, get a flu shot today www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

If you have severe asthma or COPD, then you know it's vital to control airway inflammation. When meds are not effective, or you too often need a quick-relief inhaler, this is a sign of a flare-up. On this #WorldLungDay, be sure to talk with your doctor about how well your symptoms are controlled.

🔥Wildfire 🔥 smoke can trigger #asthma 🫁, learn how to protect yourself www.cdc.gov/wildfires/ri...

Is your school #asthma friendly? Here are ways to help schools help students with asthma allergyasthmanetwork.org/what-is-asth...

To keep your asthma under control, stay away from asthma triggers, like tobacco smoke. Learn 5 more steps for better asthma control @ www.lung.org/lung-health-... 🫁

Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of individuals everywhere, and we extend a special thank you to the healthcare workers, providers, and partners who tirelessly support patients and communities across Michigan. Your commitment makes a difference every day. #inhalecqi #asthma #copd

📢Medication Update: As of July 9, 2025, Teva has stopped U.S. distribution of AirDuo® RespiClick®. Current stock can be used until it expires. #ASTHMAawareness #asthma #asthmacare #asthmasupport #asthmatreatment #inhalerupdate #respiratoryhealth #medicationupdate #inhalernews #asthmacommunity

Today, #SCOTUS will announce a decision in a case that could change the no-cost access to evidence-based preventive care that Americans have had since 2010. This #explainer, which we first published 2 years ago & recently updated, outlines the case & what's at stake: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

📣 Michigan folks! Tobacco-Free Michigan is hosting their Building Stronger Communities Conference on July 17 in Okemos—it’s about creating healthier, tobacco-free spaces across the state. Plus: vendor booths, networking, and lunch included #TobaccoFreeMI #PublicHealth #MiEvents #CommunityWellness

MeiLan Han, Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Michigan Medicine, joined CBS News to discuss how air quality can affect one's health, explaining the impact that air pollution from wildfires can have on child lung development and the vascular system. #airquality #lunghealth