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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
Extreme Heat, Fireworks, and Wildfires: A Trio of Asthma Hazards [3]
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 [4]
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 [5]
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 [6]
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 [7]
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...
The Power of Community to Improve Asthma and Allergy Health [8]
NewsFor National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, AAFA promotes community care to improve life for people with asthma and allergic diseases Washington D.C., April 30, 2026 — This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues...
AAFA Highlights New Resources for Nasal Polyps in Recognition of Global CRSwNP Awareness Day [9]
NewsDeveloped with leading allergy and sinus specialists, AAFA’s resources help people better understand nasal polyps and communicate more effectively with their care team Washington D.C., April 23, 2026 — For the millions of people living with nasal...
World’s First Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified Treated Carpet: Mohawk SmartStrand® Carpet Styles Enhanced with Pur-Ease™ Technology [10]
NewsIndependent certification verifies allergen reduction under defined test conditions Washington, D.C., April 13,2026 – The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program announces that Mohawk’s SmartStrand portfolio with Pur-Ease...
Sneezing Season Is Here: How to Manage Pollen Allergy So Symptoms Don’t Ruin Your Spring [11]
NewsAAFA’s 2026 Allergy Capitals® report highlights longer, more intense pollen seasons, offers information on managing symptoms Washington D.C., April 9, 2026 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) 2026 Allergy Capitals® report...
AAFA Calls on Federal Health Officials to Take Action on Food Allergies [12]
NewsLeading allergy medical societies and patient advocacy groups highlight path forward to advance food allergy prevention, treatment, and management Washington D.C., March 19, 2026 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), as well as...
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