The spring season and the month of May always are times when allergy and asthma sufferers seem to have the most symptoms. The increase in pollen during these months make going out of the house a problem for many of our readers. That makes this month the perfect time to raise awareness around the country asthma.

On May 5, 2010, at the 13th annual Asthma Awareness Day Capitol Hill advocacy day, the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) group is unveiling their first ever Great American Asthma Challenge. This challenge is the first ever grassroots campaign to change asthma care in America.

Check out this article to learn more about the festivities in Washington DC and to see the schedule for the day. The AANMA has a lot of successes to celebrate this year. Find out how you can be part of the action on May 5.