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NEW: Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan Empowers Self-Care and Reduces Health Care Costs
NewsAAFA leads research on serious allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis Washington, D.C., August 27, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) announces the availability of the first validated food allergy anaphylaxis action plan,...
Kleenex® Demonstrates Philanthropic Leadership with Donation of Certified Air Filters for Public Health Impact
NewsCertified Filter Donation and Community Outreach Reflect Commitment to Health Equity Washington, D.C., August 26, 2025 – Kleenex®, a company with a line of air filters that meet the standards of the Asthma & Allergy Friendly®...
Reducing Air Pollution Critical for People with Asthma
NewsAAFA issues statement on importance of clean air Washington, D.C., July 30, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) issued the following statement on the importance of reducing air pollution and promoting cleaner air. Kenneth...
AAFA Names Matthew Greenhawt Chief Medical Officer
NewsInternationally recognized allergist, researcher, and scholar joins nation’s leading asthma and allergy advocacy organization Washington, D.C., July 15, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today announced that Matthew...
Health Care Cuts Will Impact Asthma Care
NewsAAFA issues statement on Reconciliation Act Washington, D.C., July 8, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) issued the following statement after Congress passed and the President signed H.R. 1, the so-called “Big, Beautiful...
Chronic Disease Prevalence in the United States
NewsSurveillance, patient education programs, and research funding are critical to improving health outcomes for people with asthma and allergic diseases Washington D.C., May 22, 2025 —The following statement may be attributed to the Asthma and...
AAFA Calls Attention to Type 2 Inflammatory Diseases During National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
NewsActivities include recognition of first-ever World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day on May 22 Washington, D.C., May 19, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) designates May 19-23 to be Type 2 Inflammation Awareness Week....
AAFA Calls for Comprehensive Reform to Make Medicines Accessible and Affordable for All
NewsLeading asthma and allergy advocacy group raises concerns about fractured approach to drug pricing reform Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) appreciates the President’s Executive Order calling...
Filtrete™ Brand Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for Expanded Range of Air Filters, including new Refillable Platform
NewsInnovative solutions help improve indoor air quality and trap allergens Washington, D.C., May 13, 2025 – The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program announce three additional Filtrete™ Air Filters and two recently launched Filtrete™...
Alen BreatheSmart 35i, 45i, and 75i Air Purifiers Earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification
NewsScience-backed certification helps consumers identify effective solutions to improve indoor air quality Washington, D.C., May 8, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announce that...
