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If you are a member of the press, and need to speak with an asthma or allergy expert for your story, please contact a member of AAFA’s communications team at (202) 974-1223 [1] or email media@aafa.org [2].
Press Releases
Anker eufy Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification for Robot Vacuum Omni E35 [3]
NewsCertified Anker eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E35 supports healthier homes through proven allergen reduction and consistent cleaning performance Washington, D.C., October 22, 2026 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy...
AAFA to FAA: Airlines Need No Wiggle Room on Passenger Safety [4]
NewsLeading patient advocacy group calls for modern, easy-to-use epinephrine on all flights to protect passengers with allergies Washington D.C., October 5, 2026 - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is calling on the Federal Aviation...
REPORT: AAFA Names 2026 Asthma Capitals, Highlights Risk Factors That Increase Asthma-Related ER Visits and Deaths [5]
NewsEMBARGOED UNTIL September 1, 2026 at 7am ETPoverty, respiratory infections, air pollution, and health care barriers make living with asthma more challenging Washington D.C., September 1, 2026 — As hospital emergency departments prepare for a...
Pediatric Asthma-Related Hospitalizations Are About to Increase [6]
NewsLeading asthma patient advocacy group explains the start of Asthma Peak Season, offers management strategies, policy guidance Washington, D.C., August 20, 2026 – As students head back to school this year, a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases...
Sneezing This Season? Weed Pollen Might Be the Reason [7]
NewsAAFA highlights start of fall allergy season, offers tips for dealing with symptoms Washington D.C., August 13, 2026 — The end of summer often means preparing for kids to go back to school, thoughts of cooler days and nights ahead, and the start...
Extreme Heat, Fireworks, and Wildfires: A Trio of Asthma Hazards [8]
NewsAAFA offers guidance for managing asthma as summer season brings breathing challenges Washington D.C., June 30, 2026 — As summer heats up, wildfires ravage the Intermountain West and Florida, and the nation prepares for celebratory fireworks, the...
Let’s Talk Cough: Patient Groups Unite to Inform Drug Development in Chronic Cough [9]
News First-ever patient focused drug development meeting for chronic cough will be held in October 2026. Washington D.C., June 18, 2026 — For the first time, a coalition of patient advocacy organizations is uniting to bring the voice of the...
Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program Teams with Chicago Asthma Consortium to Advance Community Asthma Education [10]
NewsChicago Asthma Consortium's 2026 Educational Forum equips community health workers with trusted resources and tools to support asthma education and outreach across Chicago. Washington, D.C., June 11, 2026 – On May 21, the Asthma & Allergy...
One Fire, Many Flames: The Immune Response Fueling Allergic and Inflammatory Diseases [11]
NewsAAFA’s health education campaigns for Type 2 Inflammation Awareness Week and World EoE Day connect people to the resources, treatments, and community they need to manage life with allergic diseases Washington D.C., May 18, 2026 — Over 106 million...
AAFA Leads Group of Patients, Clinicians Asking Congress to Protect Programs that Help People with Asthma and Allergies [12]
NewsOn World Asthma Day, groups highlight importance of policies that save and improve lives Washington D.C., May 5, 2026 — Today (May 5, 2026) on World Asthma Day, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) along with the American Academy...
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