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AAFA Statement on Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad
NewsPatient advocacy group calls on Uber to be a friend to the food allergy community Washington, D.C., February 8, 2024 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) issued the following statement which may be attributed to Kenneth Mendez,...
AAFA Applauds Senate Investigation into Pricing of Asthma Inhalers
NewsPatient advocacy group calls for action to break down barriers that prevent access to and limit affordability of asthma treatment Washington D.C. – January 9, 2024 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today applauded the...
AAFA Joins Advocates on Capitol Hill in Support of Dillon’s Law and Expanded Access to Epinephrine
NewsLaw would improve access to life-saving medical treatment Washington, D.C. – This week, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is proud to join the unwavering advocacy efforts of Angel and George Mueller, parents of Dillon Mueller,...
AAFA’s Statement Regarding the FDA Decision on Needle-Free Epinephrine Nasal Spray
NewsWashington D.C., September 20, 2023 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is disappointed that the epinephrine nasal spray known as neffy did not receive FDA approval but understands the agency is requesting additional data....
Report: Ragweed Pollen Part of “Perfect Storm” of Asthma Peak Month
NewsAAFA’s 2023 Asthma Capitals™ report highlights urgency of climate crisis Washington D.C., September 18, 2023 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) 2023 Asthma Capitals™ report calls attention to the climate crisis, noting that...