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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
May 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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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
Square infographic on a blue gradient background. The INHALE logo appears in the top left corner. Bold white text reads "Boys. Men. Asthma." with the subhead "The numbers change — but asthma doesn't go away." Three white rounded stat boxes list: boys having higher childhood asthma rates than girls with the flip in adulthood; 12.7% of men ever diagnosed; and the AAFA stat about 9 to 11 daily asthma deaths being nearly all avoidable. At the bottom, a cartoon illustration of three young boys stands on the left and three adult men with arms around each other stands on the right. The hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE appears in the bottom right corner.
June 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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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
Infographic titled "Your child's asthma: what's really going on" on a green background with the INHALE logo. The infographic has two sections. The first, "What is Type 2 inflammation," explains that the immune system overreacts to triggers like pollen and pet dander, causing airway swelling, extra mucus, and symptoms. Four teal tiles describe: the immune system firing up, airways getting narrow, extra mucus building up, and common triggers. A callout notes that Type 2 asthma often appears alongside eczema, food allergies, and hay fever. The second section, "What asthma can look like in your child," lists five signs in teal tiles: coughing at night, noisy breathing (a low-pitched moaning sound when breathing out), the same cough coming back, chest feeling tight or heavy, and symptoms worse in spring or fall. A small note at the bottom left explains that a high-pitched squeak when breathing in is different from wheezing and may be vocal cord dysfunction. A green banner states "Asthma is often missed in kids — especially when it shows up as a chronic cough rather than wheezing." Sources listed: GINA Report, AAFA, AAP, ACAAI. Hashtag: #BreatheBetterWithINHALE.
May 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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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
A memorial graphic with a dark background featuring warm golden bokeh lighting and a lit candle with the INHALE CQI lung logo. Large white text reads "We Remember." followed by the words "For those we've lost to asthma — and for the ones we work every day to protect." A teal and navy stat box reads "In 2023, 127 people in Michigan lost their lives to asthma. Source: Michigan Death Files, MDHHS." Purple text below states "Asthma is manageable with the right care. One life lost is one too many." White body text reads "INHALE CQI is committed to improving asthma care across Michigan — for every patient, every provider, every community — so that every person can breathe deeply and live fully." The hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE appears in the top left corner.
May 28, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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🌍 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
A light blue square graphic for World Asthma Day, May 5, 2026. The title "World Asthma Day" appears in large dark navy bold text. Below the title is the GINA 2026 theme: "Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma — still an urgent need." A world map graphic appears in the background in muted blue tones. Four dark navy circular icons are arranged in a cluster showing: a pair of lungs, a side-profile face with breath lines, a medical inhaler, and two hands cradling a globe. Below the icons is a large illustrated pair of light blue lungs. The hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE appears in the top right corner and the website www.inhalecqi.org appears in the bottom right corner.
May 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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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
Purple graphic with #BreatheBetterWithINHALE in the top corner. The words "Heat Advisory" arch in large teal letters over a bright yellow sun illustration. Below the sun, a pill-shaped outlined button reads "Swipe for ways to stay safe." Underneath, large teal text reads "Hot days can be hard on COPD." At the bottom, a blue lung illustration sits beside the INHALE logo with the tagline "Inspiring Health Advances in Lung Care." Purple graphic with #BreatheBetterWithINHALE in the top corner, divided into two sections. The first, titled "Why does heat make COPD worse?", lists three points with light blue bullet dots: Hot, humid air can make airways swollen and harder to breathe through. Heat puts extra strain on the body, raising the risk of a flare-up. For people with COPD, that can mean a higher risk of a hospital stay. The second section, titled "Stay safer in the heat," lists three tips with white icons: Stay inside with air conditioning when you can — even a few hours in a cool location can lower the health risk from heat. Drink water all day, even if you don't feel thirsty — skip sugary or alcoholic drinks, which pull water out of your body. Skip outdoor exercise during extreme heat — if you go out, go in the morning or evening. A lavender lung illustration sits in the lower corner. Bottom text reads "Source: American Lung Association, 2025; CDC, 2025." Purple graphic with #BreatheBetterWithINHALE in the top corner. Large lime text reads "Keep your COPD Action Plan close" beside a preview of INHALE's My COPD Action Plan form, which uses three color-coded zones: a green zone for normal days, a yellow zone for bad days, and a red zone meaning "I need help right away," each with symptoms and action steps to fill out with a doctor. Body text reads "Keep your quick-relief puffer with you and follow your COPD Action Plan." Below: "Use oxygen? Have a back-up tank and back-up power source ready." Lime text reads "Check the air quality index every day at www.airnow.gov" beside a colorful air quality index gauge showing the AQI scale from 0 to 500 with the needle in the orange zone. The circular INHALE logo badge appears at the bottom left. Bottom text reads "Source: American Lung Association, 2025."
June 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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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
Dark navy graphic with the hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE in the top corner. The words "Heat Advisory" arch in large teal letters over a bright yellow sun illustration. Below the sun, a pill-shaped outlined button reads "Swipe for ways to stay safe." Underneath, large teal text reads "Hot days can make asthma worse." At the bottom, a blue lung illustration sits beside the INHALE logo with the tagline "Inspiring Health Advances in Lung Care." Dark navy graphic with #BreatheBetterWithINHALE in the top corner, divided into two sections. The first section, titled "Why does heat make asthma worse?", lists three points with lime bullet dots: Heat helps create ground-level ozone, also called smog. Breathing smog for even one day can trigger an asthma attack. Humid air can make breathing harder. The second section, titled "Stay cool, breathe easier" beside a blue lung illustration, lists four tips with lime icons: Stay inside with air conditioning when you can — even a few hours in a cool location can lower the health risk from heat. Fans only help when it's under 90°F inside. Drink water throughout the day. No AC? Call 2-1-1 to find a cooling center — check public resources (like a library) or contact your local health department. Bottom text reads "Source: CDC, 2025." Dark navy graphic with a white circular INHALE logo badge in the top corner reading "Inspiring Health Advances in Lung Care" around a lung illustration. Large teal text reads "Protect your puffer" above a lime line drawing of a car. Below the car, white bold text reads "Never leave a puffer in a hot car. High heat can make it burst." Lime text follows: "Check the air quality index every day at www.airnow.gov," next to a colorful air quality index gauge showing the AQI scale from 0 to 500, with the needle in the orange zone around 150. Bottom text reads "Source: CDC, 2025" with #BreatheBetterWithINHALE centered at the bottom edge.
June 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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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
A blue graphic titled "That's a wrap." showing a May 2026 calendar. Key dates are marked with icons: stairs and a Detroit Lions logo on May 3 for the Fight for Air Climb, a circled lung/globe on May 5 for World Asthma Day, a doctor and child on May 6 for childhood asthma stats, a checklist on May 11 and 12 for asthma action plans, a teal band across May 18–21 labeled Type 2 Inflammation Awareness Week, a group of people on May 27 for real patient voices, a candle on May 28 for AAFA Remembrance Day, and a no-smoking symbol on May 31 for World No Tobacco Day. A summary at the bottom lists all topics covered. The INHALE logo appears in the upper right. A dark navy blue graphic titled "Asthma is everywhere. But it's manageable." Three stacked panels show asthma statistics by geography: Michigan — 12.7% of adults and 9.0% of children; United States — 28+ million people have asthma, nearly 5 million are children under 18; Worldwide — over 260 million people. Each panel includes a map silhouette. The INHALE logo appears in the lower left corner. A light blue graphic titled "Asthma Awareness Month 2026 – Recap." A dark blue box highlights the word of the month: CONTROL, with a description explaining that everything shared in May was about helping people with asthma take control. Below, a thank-you message and call-to-action buttons link to inhalecqi.org, Instagram at inhale underscore cqi, Bluesky at inhale-cqi.bsky.social, and a prompt to share with someone who has asthma. The INHALE logo appears in the lower right corner.
June 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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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
Graphic with a purple-to-blue gradient background featuring the circular INHALE logo — a teal illustrated pair of lungs surrounded by the text "Inspiring Health Advances in Lung Care." Slide reads: "If you're new here… Let us introduce ourselves. Michigan's collaborative quality improvement initiative for asthma and COPD." A "Swipe to Learn More" button appears at the bottom. A white-background graphic titled "The People Behind INHALE — Inspiring Health Advances in Lung Care." Nine professional headshots are arranged in a grid: Dr. Michael Sjoding, April Proudlock, Karla Stoermer Grossman, Kelly A. Shelton, Brenna Dressler, Meghan Spiroff, Raul Desidero, Carrie Miller, and Qi Zhu. Text reads: "Our purpose: INHALE hopes to improve patient outcomes, promote best practices, close gaps in care, and champion high-value healthcare for all asthma and COPD patients in Michigan." Vision statement: "To help people breathe deeply and live fully." Infographic on a purple-to-blue gradient background with a decorative lung illustration. Title reads: "Our Reach. 857 providers. One shared goal. United across Michigan to improve lung care for every patient." Three yellow-green circles display stats: 18 Physician Organizations, 462 Primary Care Practices, and 395 Specialty Practices. A Google My Maps image shows colored location pins clustered across Michigan. Graphic on a purple-to-blue gradient background. Heading reads: "All month we'll be sharing…" Five content categories are listed with icons: Asthma tips (practical tools for patients and providers), Awareness (World Asthma Day, Type 2 Inflammation Week, and more), Resources (asthma action plans, checklists and tools you can use), Myth vs Fact (busting common misconceptions all month long), and Patient stories (real patient voices across Michigan). Bottom section reads "Follow us & stay connected" with four social handles listed in order: @inhale-cqi.bsky.social (Bluesky), @inhale_cqi (Instagram), @INHALE-BreatheBetter (YouTube), and www.inhalecqi.org (website). A teal Michigan state outline with lung illustration appears on the right.
May 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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🫁 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
Cover: Navy blue square graphic with the INHALE lung illustration centered at the top. Large white bold text reads "6 Questions." Italic white text below reads "To ask about your asthma at your next appointment." Yellow-green bold text reads "Your voice matters. Come prepared." INHALE circle logo in the bottom right. Hashtags #BreatheBetterWithINHALE and #AsthmaAwarenessMonth at the bottom. Q1 & Q2: Navy blue square graphic. Large yellow-green number 1 in the top left. Italic white text reads "What does well-controlled asthma look like?" White body text reads "Tell your doctor if you have any daytime symptoms (cough, wheeze, shortness of breath), nighttime symptoms, or symptoms during exercise and play." A yellow-green divider line separates the two questions. Large yellow-green number 2 below. Italic white text reads "Am I using my inhaler the right way?" White body text explains different inhaler types and the importance of correct technique. A yellow-green "Please note" callout at the bottom explains that spacers should always be used with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) and are not used with dry powder inhalers (DPIs). INHALE circle logo in the bottom right. Q3 & Q4: Navy blue square graphic. Large yellow-green number 3 in the top left. Italic white text reads "Should I have an asthma action plan?" White body text explains that an asthma action plan is a written guide made with your care team covering daily medications, symptom management, and when to call for help. A yellow-green divider line separates the two questions. Large yellow-green number 4 below. Italic white text reads "How do I figure out what my asthma triggers are?" White body text explains that triggers vary for everyone and that a doctor can help identify what makes asthma worse. INHALE circle logo in the bottom right. Q5 & Q6: Navy blue square graphic. Large yellow-green number 5 in the top left. Italic white text reads "Would I benefit from SMART therapy?" White body text explains that SMART therapy uses one inhaler for both daily and quick-relief medicine and encourages asking a doctor if it is a good fit. A yellow-green divider line separates the two questions. Large yellow-green number 6 below. Italic white text reads "What is a spacer, and should I be using one with my inhaler?" White body text explains that a spacer connects to an inhaler and helps more medicine reach the lungs, and that it should always be used with a puffer (MDI). A small graphic of a puffer inhaler and spacer chamber appears in the lower left. Yellow-green bold text at the bottom reads "Asthma care is always evolving." White text below includes the website www.inhalecqi.org and "Link in bio." INHALE circle logo in the bottom right. Hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE in the top right.
May 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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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
A blue gradient background with the INHALE CQI logo in the bottom right corner. Bold black text reads "Real voices. Real asthma. Real Michigan." Below, smaller text reads "This Asthma Awareness Month, members of our Patient Advisory Board share what they wish everyone knew about living with asthma." A purple and pink pill-shaped button at the bottom reads "Swipe to meet them." Icons of a group of people with speech bubbles and a illustrated lung with a stethoscope are centered on the slide. An outline of the state of Michigan appears on the left side. A teal to blue gradient background. At the top, a circular headshot of Thomasenia W., a woman with long red braids and hoop earrings, appears beside a dark blue ribbon banner reading "Thomasenia W, she/her." Her first quote reads: "I wish people understood that asthma isn't just triggered by nature — for me, it's triggered by constant diesel truck pollution outside my home. Every day is a struggle to breathe because of an environment I can't escape." A colorful illustrated diesel truck with exhaust smoke is centered on the slide. A second quote at the bottom reads: "Asthma is not just a condition; it's a daily fight for air and quality of life." The INHALE circular logo appears in the bottom right corner. A blue gradient background. At the top, a circular headshot of Leah K., a woman with long blonde hair wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, appears beside a blue ribbon banner reading "Leah K, she/her, @makedermsure." Her quote reads: "Common doesn't mean harmless — especially when it comes to kids and asthma." A small illustrated inhaler and spacer graphic appears to the right. Below, a circular headshot of Gina M., a woman with short dark hair, appears beside a purple ribbon banner reading "Gina M, she/her, @msuitalian." Her quote reads: "I wish people knew that asthma affects us every day. It is not always visible to everybody when we are struggling — and we can be triggered anytime, anywhere, by so many different things. It can be a constant struggle." A teal 24/7 circular icon appears in the bottom right. The INHALE lung logo appears in the top left corner. A yellow-green to teal gradient background. At the top, a circular headshot of Ann H., a woman with short white hair and red glasses, appears beside a light blue ribbon banner reading "Ann H, she/her." Her first quote reads: "My first asthma attack happened at a Girl Scout nursery trip — I leaned in for a big whiff of marigolds, and my throat closed up. No one knew what to do." A horizontal photo of bright orange and yellow marigold flowers stretches across the center of the slide. A second quote below reads: "Many years later, my asthma is well controlled — even in heavy trigger environments. But please, no marigolds." The INHALE circular logo appears in the bottom left corner.
May 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Asthma is one of the top reasons kids miss school. If kids can't breathe, they can't learn. An asthma action plan helps kids keep their asthma under control — so they can stay in class and ready to learn.

#BreatheBetterWithINHALE #KidsAsthma #MichiganCQI
"Solid blue background graphic with a purple border. Bold white heading text reads 'Asthma is one of the top reasons kids miss school,' with a white horizontal line beneath it. Behind the center of the graphic is a large, faint watermark illustration of a pair of lungs. Lime green curved text arcs above and below a white line-art illustration of a schoolhouse with a bell tower and flag, reading 'If kids can't breathe, they can't learn.' Small white text below the schoolhouse reads 'Source: AAFA, 2026.' White body text at the bottom left reads 'An asthma action plan helps kids keep their asthma under control — so they can stay in class and ready to learn.' A white circular logo in the bottom right reads 'Inspiring Health Advances in Lung Care' around an icon of lungs."
September 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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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
May 31, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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We couldn't fit him in the carousel, but Handsome Huey insisted on having his say. 🐱 Ann manages her asthma every day — and according to Huey, he is absolutely worth it. #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #INHALECQI #MichiganCQI #PatientVoices
A pink to blue gradient background. At the top, a circular photo of an orange tabby cat appears beside a dark navy ribbon banner reading "Handsome Huey." The quote reads: "My human housemate — you met her on the slide before — chose me over the cat allergy she developed as an adult. No pet allergies as a child, but years without daily feline exposure created a new one. And that allergy? It triggers her chronic asthma." Two black illustrated cartoon cats peek over a horizontal line dividing the slide. Below the divider, in bold text: "She manages it every day. And I am absolutely worth it." A second row of illustrated cat paws dangles below a second horizontal line at the bottom. The INHALE lung logo appears in the bottom right corner.
May 27, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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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
"Infographic asking 'Is your asthma controlled?' with two columns. The left column, labeled 'May not be controlled if,' lists five warning signs with red X marks: symptoms more than 2 times a week, rescue inhaler needed more than 2 times a week, waking at night more than 2 times a month, any urgent or ER visits in the past year, and have needed oral steroids. The right column, labeled 'Controlled looks like,' lists four green checkmarks: active — run, play, exercise without symptoms, rescue inhaler 2 times a week or less, sleeping through the night, and no urgent or ER visits in the past year. A note at the bottom reads: some may need to pre-treat before exercise, talk to your doctor. Includes the INHALE organization logo, hashtag BreatheBetterWithINHALE, website www.inhalecqi.org, and source credit to AAFA."
May 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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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
Infographic with a bold purple background and large white text reading "Know your INHALER." A subheading reads "They don't all work the same way – and the difference matters." Two light blue cards compare a rescue inhaler (opens airways fast during an attack) versus a controller inhaler (reduces inflammation, prevents attacks) with "vs." between them. A lower card notes "Also covered in this post: What is SMART therapy? One inhaler, two jobs." A "Swipe to learn more" button appears at the bottom. Hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE and "Source: GINA 2025" are visible at the bottom. Infographic with a blue-to-purple gradient background. Bold white text reads "The rescue inhaler." A white card explains what it does: opens airways fast during an attack, short-acting bronchodilator, works within minutes. Below, two cards compare the old standard (SABA only, e.g. Albuterol/Salbutamol) with red X marks for limitations, versus the GINA 2025 preferred option (ICS-formoterol, e.g. Symbicort low dose) with green checkmarks for benefits. A key takeaway card states: "SABA-only treats symptoms but leaves the underlying airway inflammation untreated – increasing risk of future attacks." Hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE and "Source: GINA 2025" at the bottom. Infographic with a green gradient background. Bold white text reads "The controller inhaler." A card explains it reduces inflammation and prevents attacks, taken every day even when feeling fine. A three-step flow diagram shows: 1) Daily dose – ICS coats the airway lining every day, 2) Swelling reduces – airways stay calmer and less reactive, 3) Fewer attacks – less need for rescue inhaler over time. Below, two cards show types: ICS alone (e.g. Budesonide, Fluticasone) and ICS+LABA controller (e.g. Symbicort, Advair). An amber warning card with a caution icon states: "Formoterol-based combinations only (e.g. Symbicort) qualify for SMART therapy. Salmeterol-based inhalers (e.g. Advair) do not." A key takeaway card notes airway inflammation often has no obvious symptoms. Hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE and "Source: GINA 2025" at the bottom. Infographic with a light purple background. Bold white text reads "SMART/MART therapy" with a subtitle "Single Maintenance And Reliever Therapy." A dark navy pill reads "One inhaler. Two jobs." Two cards describe Job 1 (daily maintenance – take every morning to control inflammation and prevent attacks) and Job 2 (as-needed relief – also use during symptoms, same inhaler, extra puffs). A "What's inside" section shows two cards: ICS (inhaled corticosteroid, reduces airway inflammation) and Formoterol (fast-acting bronchodilator, opens airways quickly). A card highlights the example: Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol), GINA 2025 Track 1 preferred. An amber warning card with a caution icon states: "Not all ICS+LABA inhalers work for SMART. Only formoterol-based combinations (e.g. Symbicort) are approved. Salmeterol-based inhalers (e.g. Advair) cannot be used this way." A key takeaway card completes the slide. Hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE and "Source: GINA 2025" at the bottom.
May 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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And here's slide 5 — the call to action! 💙
The right inhaler isn't just a medical issue. It's an access issue.
For awareness and education only. Always consult your healthcare provider.
#INHALECQI #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #MichiganCQI #AsthmaAwareness #GINA2026 #AsthmaAwarenessMonth2026
Infographic with a bold purple background. Large white text reads "Breathe better." A white card features the Global Initiative for Asthma logo alongside the quote: "Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for all." A text card states: "The right inhaler isn't just a medical issue – it's an access issue. Millions of people with asthma still rely on SABA-only rescue inhalers because anti-inflammatory options are unavailable, unaffordable, or unknown to them." A "What can you do" section contains three cards: Know your inhaler type (rescue vs. controller – both may be needed), Ask your doctor (is ICS-formoterol or SMART therapy right for me?), and Spread the word (share this series with someone who has asthma). Hashtag #BreatheBetterWithINHALE and "Source: GINA 2025" at the bottom.
May 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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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
A bold dark blue graphic with the text "Do you know? What's triggering your asthma? Knowing your triggers is the first step to taking control." A diverse group of three illustrated people with question mark thought bubbles appears at the bottom. The INHALE logo and website inhalecqi.org are displayed at the bottom of the image. A lime green graphic titled "Your home and surroundings" with two sections. The indoor section lists common triggers found inside the home. The outdoor section lists triggers found outside including pollen, smog and wildfire smoke. An illustrated woman with a concerned expression and INHALE badge appears on the right side. A blue-teal graphic titled "What's in the air" covering smoke and chemical irritants. The smoke section lists cigarette and tobacco smoke and wood smoke. The chemical irritants section lists strong perfumes and scents, pesticides and paint fumes, and cleaning sprays. An illustrated woman waving away smoke or fumes appears on the right. A purple and violet graphic titled "Your body and the weather" with two sections. The weather and exercise section lists cold and dry air, thunderstorms and humidity, and physical activity. The illness section lists colds, flu and COVID-19, and sinus infections and GERD. An illustrated woman in an active pose with an INHALE badge appears on the right.
May 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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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
Did You Know? In Michigan, 12.7% of adults currently have asthma and 9.0% of children currently have asthma, according to the 2024 Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (MDHHS). This May, we're talking about it. Infographic features a blue background with a speech bubble, a lightbulb icon containing a lung graphic, and two stat boxes in green and purple. — INHALE CQI, Asthma Awareness Month.
April 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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#INHALECQI #BreatheBetterWithINHALE #MichiganCQI #AsthamAwarenessMonth #LungHealth
April 27, 2026 at 12:22 PM