Press Releases
Recent Press Releases Issued by AAFA
(If you are a member of the press, please contact AAFA by email at media@aafa.org [2] or (202) 974-1223 [3] for media inquiries.)
Cost Increases Will Make Insurance Unaffordable for Many People with Chronic Health Conditions Like Asthma [4]
NewsAAFA calls on Congress to extend premium tax credits for marketplace health insurance Washington D.C., October 29, 2025 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today calls on Congress to take immediate action to make health...
AAFA Chief Medical Officer Earns Distinguished Clinician Award [5]
NewsMatthew Greenhawt named 2026 Distinguished Clinician by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Washington D.C., October 21, 2025 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the recognition of our Chief Medical...
AAFA Bill to Require Allergen Labeling in California Restaurants Becomes Law [6]
NewsFirst state law in U.S. to require restaurants to share allergen information with customers Washington D.C., October 13, 2025 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates a tremendous win for our community as AAFA-sponsored...
AAFA Responds to Study on Inhalers and Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Effect on Climate [7]
NewsPeople with asthma should use the treatment option that’s working for them Washington D.C., October 9, 2025 — A new study published in JAMA finds that the propellants in metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) for the treatment of asthma and COPD contribute...
Knauf Insulation Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Across Full Portfolio of Residential and Commercial Performance+® Products [8]
NewsEntire portfolio of Knauf Performance+® Insulation now Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®, supporting better indoor air quality Washington, D.C., October 6, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy...
Urticaria Day: Raising Awareness of Symptoms and Treatment [9]
NewsPatient groups call attention to skin condition commonly known as hives Washington, D.C., October 1, 2025 – On this Urticaria Day (UDAY), the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), We CU, and The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS) aim to...
Benjamin Moore’s Next Generation of Eco Spec® Paint Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification [10]
NewsAsthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification verifies Eco Spec® paint has low VOC emissions and is suitable for people with asthma and allergies. Washington, D.C., September 24, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America...
The September Asthma Peak Is Here [11]
NewsSpike in asthma-related hospitalizations highlights need for asthma management programs Washington, D.C., September 16, 2025 – A perfect storm of factors comes together to make September the most challenging month of the year for controlling...
AAFA Bill to Require Allergen Labeling in Restaurants Passes in California [12]
NewsADDE Act (SB 68) passes Assembly, Senate, heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk Washington, D.C., September 10, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) issued the following statement on news that the California Assembly and Senate passed...
With Asthma-Related ER Visits Increasing, AAFA Names 2025 Asthma Capitals [13]
NewsReport analyzes asthma rates, emergencies, and deaths; highlights risk factors making asthma management more difficult across the nation Washington D.C., September 9, 2025 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today released its...
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2024 Press Releases
Award-Winning Advocacy: AAFA Campaigns Earn Recognition for Social Impact [21](November 21, 2024)
AAFA Statement: Seasonal Allergies, Hives, and U.S. Presidential Campaign 2024 [22](October 16, 2024)
Asthma Capitals™ Report Drives Policy Change Agenda [23](October 8, 2024)
Report Names Most Challenging U.S. Cities for Living with Asthma in 2024 [24](September 10, 2024)
Warning: September Asthma Spike Ahead [25](August 22, 2024)
AAFA Statement on Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act [26](July 25, 2024)
Safer Skies Ahead: Congress Approves Legislation Requiring Updates to Airline Emergency Medical Kits [27](May 15, 2024)
AAFA Co-Hosts Congressional Briefing Highlighting 25th Year of National Asthma Control Program [28](May 7, 2024)
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Empowers Individuals and Communities [29](April 30, 2024)
Maryland Becomes Fourth State to Enact Elijah’s Law to Protect Kids with Food Allergies [30](April 26, 2024)
Digihaler Discontinuation May Cause Another Disruption in Care for People with Asthma [31](April 15, 2024)
AAFA’s Advocacy for Health Equity Leads to White House Address on Asthma Inhaler Pricing [32](April 3, 2024)
AAFA Welcomes News of Lower Costs for GSK Asthma Inhalers [33](March 20, 2024)
AAFA Statement on EPA Cars Rule [34](March 20, 2024)
AAFA Statement in Response to AstraZeneca Asthma Inhaler Cost Announcement [35](March 18, 2024)
Report: Climate Change Makes Living with Allergies a Challenge [36](March 14, 2024)
AAFA Statement on Asthma Inhaler Price Caps [37](March 8, 2024)
AAFA Statement on Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad [38](February 8, 2024)
AAFA Applauds Senate Investigation into Pricing of Asthma Inhalers [39](January 9, 2024)
2023 Press Releases
AAFA Joins Advocates on Capitol Hill in Support of Dillon’s Law and Expanded Access to Epinephrine [40] (October 26, 2023)
AAFA’s Statement Regarding the FDA Decision on Needle-Free Epinephrine Nasal Spray [41] (September 20, 2023)
Report: Ragweed Pollen Part of “Perfect Storm” of Asthma Peak Month [42] (September 18, 2023)
New Report Reveals Most Challenging Cities to Live in the U.S. With Asthma [43] (September 7, 2023)
New Study on the Current State of Health Care for Eosinophilic Esophagitis [44] (May 18, 2023)
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program announces a new certification standard in response to increasing pollen counts and pollen allergies [45] (May 16, 2023)
arbOUR Products Earns asthma & allergy friendly® Certification for its Free+Clear Laundry Detergent [46] (May 10, 2023)
AAFA Announces New Health Equity Program Sites Serving Communities Facing Highest Burden of Asthma and Allergic Diseases [47] (May 2, 2023)
31 Days of Action During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month [48] (April 25, 2023)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Announces New Board Chair and Board Members [49] (March 30,2023)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Announces 2023 Allergy Capitals [50] (March 15, 2023)
AAFA Promotes Health Equity and Improves Accessibility and Support With New Websites [51] (January 12, 2023)
2022 Press Releases
AAFA Applauds EPA’s $1 Billion Investment in Clean School Buses to Benefit Millions of Children With Asthma [52] (October 26, 2022)
2022 Allergy Capitals Report Highlights Most Challenging Cities for Fall Allergies [53] (September 28, 2022)
New ‘Voice of the Patient’ Report Highlights Unmet Needs of Asthma in Childhood [54] (September 20, 2022)
AAFA’s 2022 Asthma Capitals™ Report Lists Most Challenging Cities to Live in the U.S. With Asthma [55] (September 14, 2022)
Historic Bill Will Help Over 60 Million People with Asthma and Allergies [56] (August 12, 2022)
AAFA Launches New Health Equity Initiative for Communities Facing Highest Burden of Asthma [57] (May 3, 2022)
AAFA Asks Congress to Act on the Growing Asthma and Allergy Burden on Individuals and Communities [58] (April 26, 2022)
AAFA Urges President Biden to Act As Asthma Deaths Rise [59] (March 31, 2022)
AAFA Offers Essential Tips to Help With Seasonal Allergy Woes [60] (March 29, 2022)
AAFA’s 2022 Allergy Capitals™ Report Identifies the Most Challenging Cities for Spring and Fall Allergies [61] (March 2, 2022)
New Report Finds Major Gaps in Child Care Policies for Food Allergy Nationwide [62] (February 25, 2022)
2021 Press Releases
Renegade’s SWEAT-X Free and Clear First Laundry Detergent to Earn asthma & allergy friendly® Certification [63]  [64](November 9, 2021)
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New Initiative, “Little Airways, Big Voices,” Brings Voice of Families Impacted by Childhood Asthma to the Forefront of Drug Development [64](September 15, 2021)
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AAFA Issues Alert to Brace for a Spike in Asthma Hospitalizations and Emergencies [65]  (September 9, 2021)
 (September 9, 2021)
AAFA and Healthy Air Partners Coalition Meet with EPA on Pollution and Climate Change [66]  (May 20, 2021)
 (May 20, 2021)
AAFA Applauds 2021 EPA National Environmental Leadership Award Winner Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Severe Asthma Program [67]  (May 5, 2021)
 (May 5, 2021)
AAFA’s 2021 Asthma Capitals™ Report Lists Most Challenging Cities to Live in the U.S. With Asthma [68] (May 5, 2021)
 (May 5, 2021)
Zoom-In on Health Equity: AAFA Asks Congress to Tackle Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergy [69]  (April 30, 2021)
 (April 30, 2021)
AAFA Meets Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month with 31 Days of Action [70]  (April 29, 2021)
 (April 29, 2021)
AAFA Celebrates Massive Health Policy Change; Lawmakers Pass FASTER Act Making Sesame A Major Food Allergen [71]  (April 14, 2021)
 (April 14, 2021)
AAFA and OMRON Healthcare Join Together to Provide More Respiratory Medical Care to Underserved Communities [72]  (March 31, 2021)
 (March 31, 2021)
AAFA Boosts Advocacy Efforts on FASTER Act [73]  (March 4, 2021)
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AAFA’s 2021 Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks Top U.S. Cities for Seasonal Allergies  [74] (February 23, 2021)
 (February 23, 2021)
AAFA Supports the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act  [75] (February 8, 2021)
 (February 8, 2021)
Huge AAFA Advocacy Victory! School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 Becomes Law  [76] (January 5, 2021)
 (January 5, 2021)
2020 Press Releases
AAFA Celebrates Advocacy Win! Congress Passes School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 [77] (December 17, 2020)
 (December 17, 2020)
AAFA’s Medical Scientific Council Shares Statement on Early Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Questions for People with Allergies [78]  (December 16, 2020)
 (December 16, 2020)
AAFA Applauds Senate Version of FASTER Act Passage  [79] (December 9, 2020)
 (December 9, 2020)
AAFA CEO and President, Kenneth Mendez Tapped for 2021 National Health Council Board of Directors [80] (December 8, 2020)
 (December 8, 2020)
AAFA Responds to New Updates of Federal Asthma Management Guidelines [81] (December 3, 2020)
 (December 3, 2020)
AAFA Responds to U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Rule on Traveling with Animals on Planes [82] (December 2, 2020)
(December 2, 2020)
AAFA Praises U.S. House Passage of the FASTER Act  [83] (November 17, 2020)
(November 17, 2020)
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Takes the Virtual Stage at Digital Greenbuild 2020 International Conference & Expo  [84] (November 10, 2020)
(November 10, 2020)
AAFA Receives CDC Funding Award to Improve Asthma Care and Outcomes for At-Risk Populations Through Comprehensive Community Health Interventions [85] (October 29, 2020)
(October 29, 2020)
AAFA and IMPACT DC Partner on Bridging Health Disparities Gap [86] (October 8, 2020)
 (October 8, 2020)
AAFA Applauds House Passage of School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468  [87] (September 29, 2020)
 (September 29, 2020)
AAFA Releases Asthma Disparities in America: A Roadmap to Reducing Burden on Racial and Ethnic Minorities [88] (September 16, 2020)
 (September 16, 2020)
AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer [89] (August 6, 2020)
 (August 6, 2020)
AAFA Unveils “COVID-19 and Asthma Toolkit for Schools” [90]  (July 1, 2020)
(July 1, 2020)
Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier earns asthma & allergy friendly® Certification  [91] (May 29, 2020)
(May 29, 2020)
AAFA and MedicAlert Foundation Announce a New Pact to Help Save Lives  [92] (May 5, 2020)
(May 5, 2020)
“More Than Skin Deep” Voice of the Patient Report Released [93] (March 18, 2020)
(March 18, 2020)
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Collaborates With Trane for Innovative Solutions to Improve Indoor Air Quality  [94] (March 12, 2020)
(March 12, 2020)
2020 Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities in the U.S. for Allergies [95] (March 10, 2020)
(March 10, 2020)
AAFA Testifies Before House Committee About the Importance of the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act  [96] (January 8, 2020)
(January 8, 2020)
2019 Press Releases
AAFA Offers New Digital Tool for Instant Access to Asthma and Health Insurance Help [97] (December 5, 2019)
(December 5, 2019)
Demetrius Harris Partners with AAFA’s Kids With Food Allergies for NFL’s My Cause My Cleats Campaign [98]  (December 5, 2019)
(December 5, 2019)
AAFA Explains Potential Halloween Hazards for Kids With Food Allergies [99]  (October 17, 2019)
(October 17, 2019)
AAFA Reveals the 2019 State Honor Roll [100] (September 4, 2019)
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AAFA Releases “My Life With Food Allergy” Report [101]  (August 15, 2019)
(August 15, 2019)
More Than Skin Deep Initiative [102] (August 1, 2019)
(August 1, 2019)
AAFA Responds to Premature ICER Review of New Peanut Allergy Treatments  [103] (July 11, 2019)
(July 11, 2019)
AAFA Elevates Patient Voice in ICER Review of New Peanut Allergy Treatments [104] (June 14, 2019)
(June 14, 2019)
AAFA Announces 2019 Asthma Capitals™  [105] (May 7, 2019)
(May 7, 2019)
AAFA Highlights Significant Impacts of Asthma and Allergic Diseases for Awareness Month [106] (May 1, 2019)
(May 1, 2019)
Popular Serta Smart Defense Pillow Now CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® [107]  (March 14, 2019)
(March 14, 2019)
2019 Spring Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities Nationwide for Allergies  [108] (March 12, 2019)
(March 12, 2019)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Offers Free Online Course for Severe Asthma [109] (February 19, 2019)
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AAFA Thanks President Trump for Highlighting America’s Need for Affordable Health Care [110] (February 6, 2019)
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2018 Press Releases
Short Film Features Philadelphia Housing Impacts on Health [111] (November 15, 2018)
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Groups Unite to Curb Oral Corticosteroid Overexposure in Asthma Treatment  [112] (November 15, 2018)
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AAFA Elects Dr. Richard Murray as New Board Chair  [113] (November 13, 2018)
 (November 13, 2018)
AAFA Announces Free Online Course for Asthma Patients  [114] (November 8, 2018)
 (November 8, 2018)
AAFA and Allergy Standards Host Allergy Summit to Elevate Industry and Consumer Perspectives to Improve Products for Allergy Aware Consumers  [115] (November 1, 2018)
 (November 1, 2018)
AAFA Applauds FDA First Steps Toward Declaring Sesame as Major Allergen  [116] (October 30, 2018)
 (October 30, 2018)
Healthier Home Initiative Addresses Philadelphia’s Asthma Crisis  [117] (October 18, 2018)
 (October 18, 2018)
AAFA Atopic Dermatitis Study Overview Released [118] (October 3, 2018)
 (October 3, 2018)
2018 Fall Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities Nationwide for Allergies [119]  (September 25, 2018)
 (September 25, 2018)
AAFA Applauds Walgreens and Kaléo Partnership, Increasing Patient Access to Life-Saving Epinephrine  [120] (September 10, 2018)
 (September 10, 2018)
Guardsman® Dusting Cloths Earn asthma & allergy friendly® Certification [121]  (August 22, 2018)
 (August 22, 2018)
EasyCare Ultra Premium Acrylic Latex Paint by True Value Has Earned the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Mark  [122] (July 26, 2018)
 (July 26, 2018)
AAFA Receives Award From PCORI for BASIC Project [123]  (May 10, 2018)
 (May 10, 2018)
2018 Asthma Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities in the U.S. for Asthma  [124] (May 1, 2018)
 (May 1, 2018)
New CLEO™ HOME Flooring Becomes CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® [125]  (April 25, 2018)
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2018 Spring Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks the Most Challenging Cities Nationwide for Allergies  [126] (April 20, 2018)
(April 20, 2018)
Sanitaire® EON™ ALLERGEN Upright Vacuum cleaner the First CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® Commercial Vacuum Cleaner [127]  (April 12, 2018)
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LG Styler First Certified asthma & allergy friendly® Steam Clothing Care System  [128] (March 7, 2018)
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AAFA Study Shows a Higher Burden of Disease for Patients With Adult and Late Childhood-Onset Atopic Dermatitis (AD) vs Patients With Early Childhood-onset AD  [129] (March 4, 2018)
 (March 4, 2018)
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Showcases Its Certified Products and Services at AAAAI 2018  [130] (March 2, 2018)
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Mercedes-Benz USA Offers the First CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® Automotive Cabin Air Filter  [131] (February 28, 2018)
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AAFA Issues Parental Guidance Warning About New Peter Rabbit Film [132]  (February 12, 2018)
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AAFA Appoints New CEO Kenneth Mendez [133]  (January 25, 2018)
(January 25, 2018)
2017 Press Releases
New DēLonghi Dehumidifiers Offer the First Certified Option for Millions of People Living With Asthma, Allergies  [134] (October 16, 2017)
(October 16, 2017)
Three Kenmore Vacuums Made by Cleva North America Earn asthma & allergy friendly® Certification [135]  (October 6, 2017)
 (October 6, 2017)
Trane® CleanEffects™ Air Cleaner Is the First CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® Whole Home Air Cleaner Option [136]  (September 21, 2017)
 (September 21, 2017)
Bedding Products From Indo Count Become CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® [137]  (September 20, 2017)
 (September 20, 2017)
Bedding From Luxeport and ALLIED Home Becomes a CERTIFIED Option for People With Asthma and Allergies [138]  (September 15, 2017)
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Wicked Sheets Knit Performance Bedding Becomes CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® [139]  (August 22, 2017)
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May 2017 Awareness Month Tackles Asthma Allergy Epidemic [140]  (May 2, 2017)
(May 2, 2017)
AAFA Announces Departure of CEO Dr. Cary Sennett  [141] (April 3, 2017)
(April 3, 2017)
AAFA Launches Food Allergy Patient & Family Registry to Propel Patient-Centered Research  [142] (February 28, 2017)
(February 28, 2017)
LG Air Purifiers Earn AAFA Certification  [143] (February 27, 2017)
(February 27, 2017)
Owens Corning® Pure Safety™ Insulation Receives AAFA Certification  [144] (February 7, 2017)
(February 7, 2017)
AAFA Applauds NIAID Release of Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy [145]  (January 5, 2017)
(January 5, 2017)
2016 Press Releases
AAFA Releases 2016 State Honor RollTM Report [146]  (December 27, 2016)
(December 27, 2016)
asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Launches Free App to help Parents Find Products for a Healthier Home  [147] (December 20, 2016)
(December 20, 2016)
AAFA Releases 2016 Fall Allergy Capitals TM Report [148] (December 15, 2016)
(December 15, 2016)
AAFA’s Children’s Asthma Education Program Wins APHA Award [149]  (December 1, 2016)
(December 1, 2016)
AAFA Co-Sponsored Report Provides Recommendations for Food Allergy Research, Treatment, and Policy [150]  (November 30, 2016)
(November 30, 2016)
AAFA Contributes to Report Proposing Key Steps to Improving Healthcare Value Assessment [151]  (June 21, 2016)
(June 21, 2016)
AAFA Partners with Coalition for Medicare Choices to Create New Respiratory-Focused Patient Education Resources [152]  (June 6, 2016)
(June 6, 2016)
Football Star Partners with Asthma Foundation to Help Kids Tackle Asthma [153]  (May 3, 2016)
(May 3, 2016)
AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Celebrates 10 Successful Years  [154] (April 25, 2016)
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2016 Spring Allergy Capitals™ Report Ranks The Most Challenging Cities Nationwide For Allergies [155]  (March 23, 2016)
(March 23, 2016)
AAFA CEO Shares Patient Concerns About Restrictions to Allergen Immunotherapy at the AAAAI 2016 Symposium [156]  (March 7, 2016)
 (March 7, 2016)
AAFA Congratulates Dr. Robert Califf on Confirmation as FDA Commissioner [157]  (February 29, 2016)
 (February 29, 2016)
AAFA to Comment on the Recruitment of Ethnically Diverse Populations to Support Clinical Trials [158]  (February 29, 2016)
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AAFA Adds Prestigious Health Care Leaders to Board of Directors [159]  (February 10, 2016)
 (February 10, 2016)
New Survey Finds Most Americans Spend Little Time Thinking About Allergy Symptoms [160]  (February 1, 2016)
 (February 1, 2016)
AAFA President, CEO Selected by State Insurance Commissioners for Important Patient Advocacy Role [161]  (January 19, 2016)
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2015 Press Releases
Decline In Prevalence of Childhood Asthma is Not the Whole Story [162]  (December 29, 2015)
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Tech Is a Good Prescription for People with Asthma and Allergies [163] (December 8, 2015)
Your Nose Knows It’s Fall Allergy Season [164]  (November 4, 2015)
 (November 4, 2015)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Awarded Patient Engagement Project by PCORI [165]  (October 9, 2015)
 (October 9, 2015)
Asthma Foundation Awarded Project from CDC to Improve Asthma Control Among Underserved Adults [166]  (October 5, 2015)
 (October 5, 2015)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation Releases Free Program for Asthma Educators, Now Available in Spanish [167]  (September 25, 2015)
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New Survey Reveals Deficiencies in Care for Patients with Severe Allergic Reactions [168]  (January 15, 2015)
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2014 Press Releases
New Report Shows Most States Fall Behind on Asthma and Allergy School Policies [169]  (August 2014)
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2013 Press Releases
New Study Shows Nearly 1-in-50 At-Risk for Severe Allergic Reactions [170]  (October 21, 2013)
 (October 21, 2013)
Allergies Could Hit Hard This Fall if High Temps, Storms and Tornadoes Strike as Predicted [171]  (September 17, 2013)
 (September 17, 2013)
World Asthma Day 2013: There’s More to Asthma than Meets the Air [172]  (May 7, 2013)
 (May 7, 2013)
New 2013 Allergy Capital Rankings! Spring Allergies Start Strong and Last Long as Extreme Weather Patterns Continue [173]  (April 2, 2013)
 (April 2, 2013)
New Report: Children With Asthma, Allergies Bear Burden of Unhealthy Schools [174]  (February 5, 2013)
 (February 5, 2013)
AAFA Challenges Patients, Caregivers to ‘Get Smart About Asthma’ [175]  (January 24, 2013)
 (January 24, 2013)