GAAPP represents more than 90 organizations working to improve the quality of life of people who have
#allergies
,
#airways
, or
#atopic
diseases world-wide.
COPD is one of the largest public health challenges facing governments and health systems today. The Global State of COPD Report outlines how collaboration can drive policy action towards a proactive approach to care.
Learn how you can
#SpeakUpforCOPD
today:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (
#COPD
) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, yet a recent poll shows it remains poorly understood and under-recognised.
Join us to
#SpeakUpforCOPD
and make it the public health priority it needs to be:
Breathe easy; it’s
#WorldOxygenDay
! Let us join together to recognise the relevance of oxygen therapy in aiding persons with unique needs. Join us in enjoying this life-saving procedure that improves well-being. Visit:
#OxygenTherapy
@COPDFoundation
11 Advocates from Around the Globe Unite for Lung Health! Join us as voices from diverse countries come together to discuss the challenges and solutions for better lung health. Together, we can breathe new life into our global efforts! 💙
#WorldLungDay
Tonya Winders, CEO and President of GAAPP, Vildana Mujic, director of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Allergy Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis
@drustvoad
, and Nediljko Rimac Minister of Health
@vladafederacije
open the 5th AAA Congress in Sarajevo.
GAAPP, led by Tonya Winders, presented posters and spoke at
#ERSCongress2023
, discussing clinical remission, COPD comorbidities, exacerbation-rested risks, and the International Respiratory Coalition symposium.
#NothingForUsWithoutUs
Heartfelt thanks to all who joined GRS 2023! With nearly 60 in-person & 20 online member organizations, it was truly remarkable.
Hats off to our speakers & a special thanks to sponsors for their support and participation in our first-of-its-kind industry panel. 🙌
#ThankYou
GAAPP co-supported the successful Permian Health Air Quality Conference on Sept 7, 2023. Diverse stakeholders joined, fostering knowledge exchange. Local press coverage and a national radio interview amplified the event's impact.
#CleanAirGambia
#EnvironmentalAwareness
Follow us on
#Twitter
to stay current on all the latest news, resources, and events related to
#allergies
,
#airways
, and
#atopic
diseases. GAAPP is committed to supporting patient advocacy groups globally, from the latest research findings to advocacy campaigns.
🌟 Mark your calendars for World Bronchiectasis Day! 🌟
📅 Date: July 1, 2024
⏰ Time: 3pm CEST
Register now and don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage. Share this with your network!
🔗 Register here:
#WorldBronchiectasisDay
#PatientEngagement
🌬️ Breathe Easy, it's World Lung Day! 🌍 Help us raise our global voices to advocate the importance of prioritizing lung health. Take a moment today to appreciate the power of your lungs and pledge to keep them healthy. 💪
#WorldLungDay
#LeaveNoOneBehind
📢 Exciting news! We're launching the GAAPP Academy, your go-to for mastering GAAPP resources. This month's theme: 'Optimizing Your Use of GAAPP Resources.' 🚀Register Now!
#GAAPPAcademy
We invite you to attend the
@FIRS_LungsFirst
and
@ginasthma
webinar. Join world-renowned experts for a global update on
#asthma
: the global burden, access and affordability, and the new GINA 2023 strategy.🗓️15 May 2023 16:00 CEST. Register for free now
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! 🌟 Your mental health is just as crucial as your physical health. Don’t hesitate to talk to your healthcare provider about your mental well-being. Let's break the stigma together!
#MentalHealthAwareness
#SpeakUp
On
#WorldEnvironmentDay
, let's remember that air pollution is a significant risk for
#COPD
. Advocate for cleaner air and sustainable practices to reduce healthcare burdens and manage COPD. Download this speaker guide today and help
#SpeakUpforCOPD
:
Let us come together on 10.02.23 for
#WorldOxygenDay
! Join us in spreading the word about the importance of oxygen therapy in saving lives and improving health.
Visit for additional information and to help spread the word!
#OxygenTherapy
@COPDFoundation
GAAPP has reached a significant milestone since 2009, representing & supporting 100 Member Organizations. GAAPP is launching a new website with a personalized interface for members to apply for benefits, be informed, & engage in live events, communication grants, & opportunities.
The GAAPP team is honored to participate in the European Lung Foundation Patient Organization Networking Day at the
#ERSCongress
2024 in Vienna, Austria.
We concluded
#SAREAL2023
with sessions on leadership coaching and advocacy training for LATAM leaders. The aim was to equip them to enhance the lives of people living with
#respiratory
,
#allergic
, and
#atopic
conditions in their own countries and region.
🌐 Have asthma or nasal polyps? Reside in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France, or Spain? Your feedback on biologics can revolutionize patient education.
Take our short survey! 📊
#GAAPP
#HealthSurvey
#PatientExperience
👉 Survey Link:
#WorldAsthmaDay
is a global campaign to increase access to quality asthma care. GAAPP recorded 6 testimonials from patients, healthcare professionals, and a TV personality from Brazil, France, Ghana, India, and Peru. Learn more @
@ginasthma
@WorldAsthmaDay
Attend the Respiratory Health, Allergy, and Atopy Summit in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to learn about respiratory diseases and allergies.
Register now for Latin America's largest respiratory health event.
#Advocacy
@LatinHealthLead
@GrajalesDina
Mark your calendars 📅 May 5 is World Pulmonary Hypertension Day!
Join us in raising awareness and supporting those affected by this serious condition. 🌍
💪
#PulmonaryHypertension
#Awareness
Join the first-ever Chronic Cough Awareness Day Webinar!
📅 Date: October 15, 2024. 14:00 CEST (Vienna Time)
🎤 Speakers: Dr. Peter Dicpinigaitis (USA) & Mitchell Silva, PhD (Belgium)
👉Register now and be a part of the change:
#ChronicCoughDay
🌍✨ Introducing a new self-management tool: The CAAT ✨🌍
Are you or a loved one navigating the challenges of a chronic lung disease?
GAAPP proudly presents the Chronic Airways Assessment Test (CAAT) 🌟
🔗 Visit to know more.
#CAAT
#GAAPP
Last days to submit your abstract! The call for abstracts will close on May 1st 2023. Abstracts will be judged based on criteria such as innovation, translation, and the need for international collaboration.
Submit your abstract today:
#ICAN2023
#asthma
GAAPP attended the UCARE conference in São Paulo, Brazil, to discuss urticaria patient organizations and present their Chronic Urticaria Patient Charter. Patient inclusion in scientific events is crucial for multi-stakeholder development and better outcomes.
@UCARE_LevelUp
GAAPP's Scientific Meeting and Annual General Assembly in
#Hamburg
broke records in attendance, providing the latest
#airways
,
#atopic
, and
#allergic
conditions updates.
#GAAPP
directors appreciate their support and look forward to the Global Respiratory Summit in Milan.
🌟 This 2024 let's focus on growth and learning. At GAAPP, we're excited to delve into strategic planning for member organizations. For patients, caregivers, and HCPs, action plans for effective self-management.
Stay tuned!
#GAAPPEducation
#StrategicPlanning
#SelfManagement
GAAPP'S AGM is now starting! 🌟We are excited to welcome everyone, both in person, and virtually around the world. Join us now to get updates on GAAPP projects and participate in board elections. Translations available in FR, SP, & RU.🔗
#AGM24GAAPP
#AGM24
The 5th International AAA Congress in Sarajevo has concluded! 🌍✨ Experts shared the latest knowledge on asthma, allergies, and atopic dermatitis. Thank you to all the world-renowned speakers and participants.
#AAACongress2024
#HealthcareInnovation
It’s preventable and treatable, so why is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease the 3rd leading cause of death? Join us to
#SpeakUpforCOPD
alongside HCPs, NGOs, policymakers, patient advocates, and industry to make COPD a global health priority.
Patient advocacy groups can achieve meaningful, long-lasting changes in policy, such as withdrawal of the Visa of Closed Triple Therapy for COPD in 2021. To achieve this, Nicole organized more than 200 meetings with political parties & groups.
@apepoc_es
👉
Save the Date for the AGM (Annual General Meeting) on 10th July 2024, SAREAL 10 on 10-11 July 2024, and GAAPP Summit on 5-6 September 2024. These events offer networking opportunities and insightful discussions. Stay connected for more details.
#SaveTheDate
#AGM2024
#SAREAL
🌍 Today marks
#WorldAsthmaDay
, themed ‘Asthma Education Empowers’, and we're excited to unveil the newly co-launched aboutasthma. org!
🫁 Symptoms
⚡️ Attacks
🤲 Care
🍀 Life
🗣️ Help
Press release:
#AboutAsthma
#asthma
#patients
Spain's Ministry of Health will withdraw the visa for triple therapy in COPD, a measure supported by the Law of 'new normality'.
@apepoc_es
congratulates
@nicolehass1
and the team for this success, improving outcomes for
#COPD
patients in Spain.
During allergy season, reduce exposure to allergens by monitoring pollen counts, creating an allergen-free environment, washing away
#allergens
, & maintaining a healthy
#lifestyle
. Consult an allergist for
#treatment
plans. Share tips with loved ones.
GAAPP congratulates newly elected Board of Directors of
@IADPO
recognizing their expertise, dedication, and passion for guiding dermatology mission.
David McMahon from
@ISFcharity
, Tina Mesarič from
@Atopika1
, Maya Tulpule from Vitiligo & Murray Turner from
@psoriasisaust1
Follow us on
#Twitter
to stay up to date on all the latest news, resources, and events related to
#allergies
,
#airways
, and
#atopic
diseases. From the latest research findings to advocacy campaigns, GAAPP is committed to improving the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Join us in supporting
@UrtikariaH
's mission to improve the lives of
#urticaria
patients worldwide. Your input is vital in creating policy change in Germany and beyond.
Please take our survey at , and let's work together to remove obstacles to care.
23 participants attended Hamburg GAAPPS Scientific Meeting, with over 20 organizations online for updates on
#Uricaria
,
#AtopicDermatitis
,
#FoodAllergy
,
#Asthma
&
#COPD
We thank you all for making our event successful; scientific updates on asthma, allergy, & COPD until 17h CEST
If one of your resolutions is to eat healthier this year,
@CleanAirPartner
has great news for you! A plant-based diet promotes
#CleanAir
, too.🥦🌍
In fact, eating one vegetarian meal per week equates to saving 1,160 miles of driving
#emissions
.😮
🔥 Embrace fire pit season responsibly! 🍂 Our friends
@CleanAirPartner
say to use eco-friendly fire starters like newspaper or dry kindling—never gasoline or kerosene. Stay warm without compromising
#AirQuality
! 🌬️💚
Great news! 🎉 GAAPP's research reveals a drop in healthcare usage among asthmatic kids, thanks to a specialized community program. Results in a year! Details here:
#AsthmaResearch
#GAAPP
Join the
#AsthmaMay
awareness campaign with APAD's fun challenge! 🌟 Hold your breath, jump, and dance to your favorite music. Post your video, tag them, and let’s show the world how we move! 🕺💨
#MoveForAsthma
Registries are databases where patients can enroll and share medical data, fueling research studies & clinical trials. Countries & regions like the US, Europe, Australia, Japan, China & Canada all have bronchiectasis registries. US
#WorldBronchiectasisDay
#IfYouOnlyKnew
: Chus Gigosos from
@somosAADA
talks about her story as a mother of a daughter with
#Eczema
, how to overcome the stigma that the patients suffer and how to face the life-long challenges of living with this condition.
#WorldEczemaDay
@IADPO
Join us now for the
#AnualGeneralAssembly
of GAAPP! Our meeting is live and starting at 17:30h CEST (Central European Time), featuring discussions on our achievements, challenges, and plans for 2023-2024. GAAPP members register link and join us via Zoom.
EOS Connection 2023 is APFED's annual patient education conference for eosinophil-associated diseases, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. Register now to gain valuable insights and connect with the eosinophil community.
@APFEDorg
Normalize mental health discussions! 🗣️ Know someone with a chronic illness? They could be more prone to anxiety or depression. Ask how they're doing and show you care. Your support matters.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
#BeThere
🌍🫁 It’s
#WorldLungDay
2024! GAAPP & the "Speak Up for COPD" coalition are sharing “The Global State of COPD” report to highlight key opportunities for action.
Download resources & apply for the communication grant here:
#COPD
#LungHealth
#GlobalHealth
EN: DEVICE4PATIENTS webinars manage respiratory issues. Learn effective inhaler use & treatment from specialists.
IT: DEVICE4PATIENTS gestisce problemi respiratori. Impara l'uso efficace degli inalatori e trattamenti dai specialisti.
#ARIR
@respiriamoinsie
The less distance your groceries need to cover to get to your kitchen, the less
#AirPollution
is associated with them. Shopping at farmers' markets is a great way to get fresh, seasonal food items from local farms and artisans. 🍓🥒🫐🌶️
@CleanAirPartner
22 patient organizations from Latin America have reunited for
#SAREAL2023
. Over 300 patients joined online on this event focusing on medical updates on pulmonary hypertension, asthma, COPD, atopic dermatitis, & clinical trials. 2 patients share their journey through the disease.
Join GAAPP Academy on July 12th at 17:00 CEST for a keynote on patient engagement in Health Technology Assessment, addressing challenges and improving openness.
The event is accessible to the public, and registration information is available at .
Gear up for our nasal polyps webinar on 24 April with Dr. Elina Jerschow and patients Mitchell and Victor! 📚 Expand your knowledge on CRSw/NP treatment & management.
Register now! 📍
#HealthAwareness
#NasalPolypsDay
#PatientVoice
Our friends
@CleanAirPartner
tell us that
#LED
bulbs💡 can reduce
#energy
use by up to 95% compared to incandescent lighting. If you're planning to decorate your home and lawn for the holidays, why not take that efficiency a step further and use solar versions?
Climate change worsens allergies and respiratory conditions, posing health risks. Understanding the connection between human health & the environment can help mitigate impact & build a healthier, greener future
Learn more @
#WorldAllergyWeek
@worldallergy
Discover how the CAAT empowers COPD advocate Phyllis DiLorenzo in tracking her health & enhancing care conversations. 🌬️
🩺 Dive into her story & learn more about the CAAT ➡️
#COPDAwareness
#HealthInnovation
Time's almost up! 🕒 Share your virtual healthcare experiences with
@Lovexair
and be a part of the change. Your feedback is crucial. Act now to humanize
#DigitalHealthcare
:
🔗 Patients:
🔗 Pros:
Many people are unaware of the symptoms and early signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
#COPD
is a progressive lung disease often caused by smoking, environmental and genetic factors that affect millions of people worldwide.
#smoking
#mentalhealth
#BreatheEasy
Save the date for the 2023 Global Respiratory Summit on September 8, 2023, at the NH Milano Congress Centre. Join us virtually for informative talks and partnerships.
GAAPP Member Organization, register at .
@AstraZeneca
@Roche
@sanofi
@Regeneron
@GSK