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.
7 Things You May Not Know About Ragweed Pollen Allergy
Ragweed pollen allergy is a major cause of seasonal allergies, also known as “hay fever.” Its light pollen easily spreads far and wide, triggering...
Asthma-Related Deaths and Disparities: Reducing the Risk
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2021 Asthma Capitals ™ report ranks the largest 100 U.S. metropolitan cities by how challenging they are...
Sources of Air Pollution in Your Home That May Cause Asthma and Allergy Symptoms
Animal dander , pollen , mold , dust mites , and fumes released by cooking, burning fuel, or cleaning products can all have an...
Learn How to Manage Nasal Polyps (Live Online Event)
Nasal polyps are small, non-cancerous growths on the lining of the inside of your nose or sinus cavities. Some people who have asthma, allergic...
Facing Adulthood With Food Allergy: the Impact on Teens and Young Adults and Their...
Even if a child with a food allergy has had it all their life, each growth stage comes with its own concerns and challenges....
Chronic Cough: What You Need to Know
Approximately 5% of adults in America are living with chronic cough, which is defined as a cough that lasts longer than 8 weeks. Patients...
Understanding Vacuum Cleaner Certifications for a Healthier Home
Allergens, such as animal dander , dust mites , and pollen , can pile up on carpets and hard flooring. And then they can...
Asthma Disparities Among Older Adults
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report on Asthma Disparities in America looks at the burden of asthma on racial/ethnic groups in the...
Advocacy Update: Asthma and Allergy Protections in Schools, Sesame Labeling, and Health Equity
Welcome to your mid-year advocacy update from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). And what a year it has been so far!...
Summer To-Dos Before You Send Your Child With Asthma or Allergies School
A parent’s to-do list for the beginning of a new school year is long. If your child has asthma or allergies, it may be...