Articles from Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

First state law in U.S. to require restaurants to share allergen information with customers

People with asthma should use the treatment option that’s working for them

Patient groups call attention to skin condition commonly known as hives

Spike in asthma-related hospitalizations highlights need for asthma management programs

ADDE Act earns support from Senate, Assembly

Report analyzes asthma rates, emergencies, and deaths; highlights risk factors making asthma management more difficult across the nation

AAFA highlights start of fall allergy season, offers tips for dealing with symptoms

AAFA leads research on serious allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis

Internationally recognized allergist, researcher, and scholar joins nation’s leading asthma and allergy advocacy organization

AAFA issues statement on Reconciliation Act

Leading asthma and allergy advocacy group raises concerns about fractured approach to drug pricing reform

Trump Administration eliminating program proven to improve asthma outcomes and save lives

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month highlights need for improved access to lifesaving medicines and health care

Working with Health Care Originals and Rabbit Air, AAFA’s HEAL initiative addresses gaps in asthma care by supporting patients with limited access to health care and resources

Program cuts will affect millions of people with asthma and allergies

AAFA report reveals most challenging places for living with seasonal allergies

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Urges Policymakers to Protect Critical Health and Disability Protections

AAFA’s 2025 State Honor Roll™ finds most states could do more to support healthy and safe schools for students with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis, and related diseases

2024 Anthem Awards highlight the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s work on climate change, access to affordable medicine

Patient advocacy group uses report data to push solutions on air pollution, access to medicine, health equity

AAFA’s 2024 Asthma Capitals™ reveals factors that make living with asthma worse, offers tips for improved asthma management

AAFA highlights “perfect storm” brewing for people with asthma

Law designates kits must be equipped to address anaphylaxis

World Asthma Day offers opportunity to reflect on success, focus on the future

AAFA celebrates 40th year of designating May to raise awareness and save lives

AAFA celebrates action to make child care centers safer

President Biden and Senator Sanders spotlight asthma in fight to reduce health care costs

"A zero emissions future will make breathing easier for people with asthma"

Patient advocacy group continues push to reduce costs, improve access

AAFA’s 2024 Allergy Capitals™ report names most challenging cities for living with allergies

Patient advocacy group applauds efforts to make asthma medicine more affordable

Patient advocacy group calls on Uber to be a friend to the food allergy community

Patient advocacy group calls for action to break down barriers that prevent access to and limit affordability of asthma treatment

Law would improve access to life-saving medical treatment

AAFA’s 2023 Asthma Capitals™ report highlights urgency of climate crisis

AAFA’s 2023 Asthma Capitals™ report highlights key issues impacting people with asthma and how to take action

Report published in honor of National Eosinophil Awareness Week May 2023

The HEAL initiative continues to address disparities in asthma and allergic diseases by funding community-based programs

AAFA highlights ways people with asthma and allergies can breathe easier in May and beyond

Ritesh Patel to chair national non-profit focused on improving quality of life for people with asthma and allergies

Wichita, Kansas ranked most challenging city in the U.S. for pollen allergies

The world’s oldest asthma and allergy nonprofit organization celebrates 70 years of research, education, advocacy, and community outreach

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds the Biden Administration’s announcement of nearly $1 billion in awards for the Clean School Bus Program to 389 school districts across the country. The clean school bus program will help school districts transition to clean school bus fleets and will improve the health and learning of all children.

The #1 Allergy Capital, Scranton, Pennsylvania, also ranks as the #1 most challenging city in the U.S. for fall pollen allergies