Press Releases
Recent Press Releases Issued by AAFA
(If you are a member of the press, please contact AAFA by email at gro.afaa@aidem or (202) 974-1223 for media inquiries.)
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...
New Report Reveals Most Challenging Cities to Live in the U.S. With Asthma
NewsAAFA’s 2023 Asthma Capitals™ report highlights key issues impacting people with asthma and how to take action Washington D.C., September 7, 2023 — Today, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its 2023 Asthma Capitals™...
New Study on the Current State of Health Care for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
NewsReport published in honor of National Eosinophil Awareness Week May 2023 Washington D.C., May 18, 2023 — A groundbreaking study report reveals challenges and barriers to timely diagnosis and effective treatment and management of a rare, but...
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2021 Press Releases
Renegade’s SWEAT-X Free and Clear first laundry detergent to earn the asthma & allergy friendly® certification (November 9, 2021)
New Initiative, “Little Airways, Big Voices,” Brings Voice of Families Impacted by Childhood Asthma to the Forefront of Drug Development
AAFA Issues Alert to Brace for a Spike in Asthma Hospitalizations and Emergencies
AAFA and Healthy Air Partners Coalition Meet with EPA on Pollution and Climate Change
AAFA Applauds 2021 EPA National Environmental Leadership Award Winner Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Severe Asthma Program
AAFA’s 2021 Asthma Capitals™ Report Lists Most Challenging Cities to Live in the U.S. With Asthma
Zoom-In on Health Equity: AAFA Asks Congress to Tackle Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergy
AAFA Meets Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month with 31 Days of Action
AAFA Celebrates Massive Health Policy Change; Lawmakers Pass FASTER Act Making Sesame A Major Food Allergen
AAFA and OMRON Healthcare Join Together to Provide More Respiratory Medical Care to Underserved Communities
AAFA Boosts Advocacy Efforts on FASTER Act
AAFA’s 2021 Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks Top U.S. Cities for Seasonal Allergies
AAFA Supports the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
Huge AAFA Advocacy Victory! School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 Becomes Law
2020 Press Releases
























AAFA’s Medical Scientific Council Shares Statement on Early Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Questions for People with Allergies
AAFA Applauds Senate Version of FASTER Act Passage
AAFA CEO and President, Kenneth Mendez Tapped for 2021 National Health Council Board of Directors
AAFA Responds to New Updates of Federal Asthma Management Guidelines
AAFA Responds to U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Rule on Traveling with Animals on Planes
AAFA Praises U.S. House Passage of the FASTER Act
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Takes the Virtual Stage at Digital Greenbuild 2020 International Conference & Expo
AAFA Receives CDC Funding Award to Improve Asthma Care and Outcomes for At-Risk Populations Through Comprehensive Community Health Interventions
AAFA and IMPACT DC Partner on Bridging Health Disparities Gap
AAFA Applauds House Passage of School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468
AAFA Releases Asthma Disparities in America: A Roadmap to Reducing Burden on Racial and Ethnic Minorities
AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
AAFA Unveils “COVID-19 and Asthma Toolkit for Schools”
® Certification”>Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier earns asthma & allergy friendly® Certification
AAFA and MedicAlert Foundation Announce a New Pact to Help Save Lives
“More Than Skin Deep” Voice of the Patient Report Released
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Collaborates With Trane for Innovative Solutions to Improve Indoor Air Quality
2020 Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities in the U.S. for Allergies
AAFA Testifies Before House Committee About the Importance of the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act
2019 Press Releases

























Demetrius Harris Partners with AAFA’s Kids With Food Allergies for NFL’s My Cause My Cleats Campaign
AAFA Explains Potential Halloween Hazards for Kids With Food Allergies
AAFA Reveals the 2019 State Honor Roll
AAFA Releases “My Life With Food Allergy” Report
More Than Skin Deep Initiative
AAFA Responds to Premature ICER Review of New Peanut Allergy Treatments
AAFA Elevates Patient Voice in ICER Review of New Peanut Allergy Treatments
AAFA Announces 2019 Asthma Capitals™
AAFA Highlights Significant Impacts of Asthma and Allergic Diseases for Awareness Month
®”>Popular Serta Smart Defense Pillow Now CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®
2019 Spring Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities Nationwide for Allergies
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Offers Free Online Course for Severe Asthma
AAFA Thanks President Trump for Highlighting America’s Need for Affordable Health Care
2018 Press Releases










Groups Unite to Curb Oral Corticosteroid Overexposure in Asthma Treatment
AAFA Elects Dr. Richard Murray as New Board Chair
AAFA Announces Free Online Course for Asthma Patients
AAFA and Allergy Standards Host Allergy Summit to Elevate Industry and Consumer Perspectives to Improve Products for Allergy Aware Consumers
AAFA Applauds FDA First Steps Toward Declaring Sesame as Major Allergen
Healthier Home Initiative Addresses Philadelphia’s Asthma Crisis
AAFA Atopic Dermatitis Study Overview Released
2018 Fall Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities Nationwide for Allergies
AAFA Applauds Walgreens and Kaléo Partnership, Increasing Patient Access to Life-Saving Epinephrine
® Dusting Cloths Earn asthma & allergy friendly® Certification”>Guardsman® Dusting Cloths Earn asthma & allergy friendly® Certification
® Certification Mark “>EasyCare Ultra Premium Acrylic Latex Paint by True Value Has Earned the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Mark
AAFA Receives Award From PCORI for BASIC Project
2018 Asthma Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities in the U.S. for Asthma
New CLEO™ HOME Flooring Becomes CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®
2018 Spring Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities Nationwide for Allergies
® Steam Clothing Care System “>LG Styler First Certified asthma & allergy friendly® Steam Clothing Care System
® Automotive Cabin Air Filter “>Mercedes-Benz USA Offers the First CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® Automotive Cabin Air Filter
AAFA Issues Parental Guidance Warning About New Peter Rabbit Film
AAFA Appoints New CEO Kenneth Mendez
2017 Press Releases

















































® Certification<“>Three Kenmore Vacuums Made by Cleva North America Earn asthma & allergy friendly® Certification
®”>Bedding Products From Indo Count Become CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®
Bedding From Luxeport and ALLIED Home Becomes a CERTIFIED Option for People With Asthma and Allergies
®”>Wicked Sheets Knit Performance Bedding Becomes CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®
May 2017 Awareness Month Tackles Asthma Allergy Epidemic
AAFA Announces Departure of CEO Dr. Cary Sennett
AAFA Launches Food Allergy Patient & Family Registry to Propel Patient-Centered Research
LG Air Purifiers Earn AAFA Certification
® Pure Safety™ Insulation Receives AAFA Certification “>Owens Corning® Pure Safety™ Insulation Receives AAFA Certification
AAFA Applauds NIAID Release of Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy
2016 Press Releases

















































TM Report”>AAFA Releases 2016 Fall Allergy Capitals TM Report
AAFA’s Children’s Asthma Education Program Wins APHA Award
AAFA Co-Sponsored Report Provides Recommendations for Food Allergy Research, Treatment, and Policy
AAFA Contributes to Report Proposing Key Steps to Improving Healthcare Value Assessment
AAFA Partners with Coalition for Medicare Choices to Create New Respiratory-Focused Patient Education Resources
Football Star Partners with Asthma Foundation to Help Kids Tackle Asthma
AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Celebrates 10 Successful Years
2016 Spring Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks The Most Challenging Cities Nationwide For Allergies
AAFA CEO Shares Patient Concerns About Restrictions to Allergen Immunotherapy at the AAAAI 2016 Symposium
AAFA Congratulates Dr. Robert Califf on Confirmation as FDA Commissioner
(February 29, 2016)
AAFA to Comment on the Recruitment of Ethnically Diverse Populations to Support Clinical Trials
(February 29, 2016)
AAFA Adds Prestigious Healthcare Leaders to Board of Directors
(February 10, 2016)
New Survey Finds Most Americans Spend Little Time Thinking About Allergy Symptoms