AAFA
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world.
AAFA Marks Day of Remembrance for Lives Lost to Asthma and Anaphylaxis
On this final Friday of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month , the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Kids with Food...
Hypoallergenic or Allergy Free: Science or Marketing Hype?
It’s common to see the terms “hypoallergenic” or “allergy free” on many products and services. These are terms many consumers have become familiar with....
AAFA Explains: Can Vitamin D Help My Asthma?
This post is part of our “ AAFA Explains ” series looking at complementary and alternative medicine aimed at asthma and allergies. The Asthma...
Asthma and Allergy Research Updates – May 2023
Welcome to our May research update! Getting involved with research is an important way to impact asthma and allergy treatments, education, and awareness. The...
Busting Asthma and Allergy Myths
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a partner organization in the National Institutes of Health's Breathe Better Network . We work...
Myth Busters: Asthma Edition
Do you know the truth behind these common asthma myths? Read on to test your knowledge about asthma . Myth: You can outgrow asthma....
Recall Alert: Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests
Recall Notice - SD Biosensor, Inc. Requests Discontinuation of Use and Disposal of Specific Pilot™ COVID-19 At-Home Tests in the United States Due to...
The Connection Between Climate Change, Air Quality, and Asthma and Allergies
Climate change is a major threat to public health. 1 It increases both air pollution and pollen counts. Some groups are at a greater...
AAFA Expands HEAL Program to Further Serve Communities Facing Health Inequities
On World Asthma Day (May 2, 2023), the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) announces new health equity program sites as part of...
