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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...
Knauf North America Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for its Pipe and Tank Fiberglass Insulation Products
NewsProducts aim to improve indoor air quality by addressing hidden spaces Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announce that Knauf Insulation, Inc. have expanded its...
AAFA Calls on Congress to Restore Lifesaving National Asthma Control Program
NewsTrump Administration eliminating program proven to improve asthma outcomes and save lives Washington, D.C., May 5, 2025 – On May 6, 2025 – World Asthma Day – the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will visit the U.S. Capitol to call...
Make Asthma and Allergy Treatments Accessible for All
NewsNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month highlights need for improved access to lifesaving medicines and health care Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025 – This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues a tradition...
AAFA Announces Innovative Program in Texas Serving Communities Facing Highest Rates of Asthma
NewsWorking with Health Care Originals and Rabbit Air, AAFA’s HEAL initiative addresses gaps in asthma care by supporting patients with limited access to health care and resources Washington, DC, April 17, 2025 - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of...
