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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with #asthma, #allergies, #eczema via #support, #advocacy, #education and #research.
AAFA’s Sinus Visit Checklist for Nasal Polyps helps your patients talk with you about their symptoms, concerns, and goals.
We also have decision aids for:
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Treatment options for food allergy
- Healthy homes checklist
https://aafa.org/nps
#asthma #allergy #nasalpolyps
Stop by Booth 1415 at the #AAAAI26 Annual Meeting 2/27-3/1 to pick up a printed poster!
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Our #Asthma Inhalers & Easy-to-Use #Epinephrine posters can help you teach patients what each device looks like & what each treatment does.
Download our Asthma Inhaler poster:
aafa.org/wp-content/u...
Download our Easy-to-Use Epinephrine Options poster: kidswithfoodallergies.org/wp-content/u...
Bottle of oral cortosteroid with pills spilling out and the text: Study highlights greater health risks and higher costs associated with oral corticosteroids for asthma.
A new study highlights the greater health risks and higher cost of using oral corticosteroids, like prednisone, for #asthma treatment.
Read more: community.aafa.org/blog/researc...
AAFA is sharing patient stories and priorities directly with lawmakers. Prevention and management of #asthma and #allergies depend on affordable, quality health coverage; access to medicines; strong public health programs; access to vaccines; clean air protections; and clear food safety standards.
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With the right plan, asthma doesn’t have to hold you back. With effective management, people with asthma can be active and even compete in sports.
Learn about exercise and asthma:
https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/exercise-induced-asthma/
Clinicians: Free #CME program on comorbidities in #AtopicDermatitis (AD)! Topics include the impact of comorbid conditions on AD, and strategies to improve treatment and quality of life.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4kBmOnB
The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Practice Parameters and Guidelines conducted this study: community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/study-w...
09.02.2026 21:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0AAFA researchers contributed to a new study on #FoodAllergy risks. Key takeaways:
-Food allergy risk is low
-There are over 300 risk factors for food allergy -vaccines are not one of them
Raise awareness for Reproductive Health Month with our social media toolkit!
Breathe 4 Baby helps educate health professionals, patients, and caregivers about asthma during pregnancy & postpartum. @aaaaiorg.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4ajgix2
If you have tree pollen allergies, it's time to start your allergy meds now! They take some time to work and you'll want to get ahead of the pollen season.
#Allergies #Pollen #AllergyCapitals
Join the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America in honoring #BlackHistoryMonth. Our Black communities across this nation continue to innovate, advocate for, and lead major efforts in improving the health of people living with asthma and allergies.
02.02.2026 13:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#Insulation products can release VOCs, dust, & other small particles into the air during & after installation. Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified insulation products are proven to reduce your exposure to indoor #asthma & #allergy triggers & improve #IndoorAirQuality. https://bit.ly/4rj9whA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medicine called Exdensur (depemokimab) for teens and adults ages 12 and older with severe #asthma. Learn more: https://community.aafa.org/blog/new-biologic-treatment-approved-for-severe-asthma
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Clinicians: Earn free #CME credit! An expert panel discusses the overlapping nature of type 2 conditions and how inflammation impacts disease severity and treatment.
Watch now on demand ➡️ https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-06-12-t2-cme-tether?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_T2PathwayCMESession1_061225_REG
Many parts of the U.S. will be experiencing major #winter storms and are preparing for power outages.
Share in the comments: How do you keep your asthma under control during storms? 👇
Have you checked out AAFA’s & AAAAI’s Breathe 4 Baby program? It has great tools to help manage asthma during pregnancy & postpartum:
-Pregnancy & lactation asthma action plan
-Pregnancy asthma control test
-Asthma medication fact sheets
Resources available in English & Spanish: aafa.org/pregnancy
Tobacco smoke is a common #asthma trigger. It makes breathing harder and puts lungs at risk.
Learn more about the risks of tobacco smoke: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/secondhand-smoke-environmental-tobacco-asthma/
There’s still time for Congress to act to help make health #insurance more affordable for the more than 2 million people in the U.S. with asthma who get coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Tell Congress to act now and keep premiums from more than doubling.
https://bit.ly/3MsHMrW
A group of kids in line to get a school lunch with the text: Advocacy Win: Protecting Children With Food Allergies Act Signed into Law!
The Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act is now law! It says that school food service staff must be trained to prevent & respond to allergic reactions.
AAFA worked with Sen. Durbin, Sen. Fischer, & our partners to advance this protection for students. Huge thanks to our amazing advocates!
Woman with a bandage on her arm after receiving vaccination and the text Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine this year: our new decision aid can help you decide.
The CDC recently updated its guidance on COVID vaccination to rely on individual decision-making.
AAFA worked with experts from ACAAI, CHEST, and AAAAI to create a new decision aid to help you make this decision. https://bit.ly/4byGN3L
https://bit.ly/458YnHK https://bit.ly/4jEFy5j
#Flooring can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs can trigger #asthma.
Asthma & Allergy Friendly® #Certified flooring is proven to release less VOCs during installation and over time.
Learn more: www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com/USA/products...
Many #asthma control inhalers have medicines called corticosteroids. When the medicine stays in your mouth, it may cause dry mouth, thrush, and cavities. It’s important to rinse and spit after using a steroidal inhaler.
https://community.aafa.org/blog/improper-inhaler-use-can-affect-asthma-control
In part 3 of our webinar series: Mastocytosis and Other Mast Cell Disorders, Dr. Lawrence Schwartz and Dr. Matt Greenhawt answer common questions about these conditions.
https://bit.ly/4qeX42k
Make sure you watch parts 1 and 2 where the docs do a deep dive into mast cells, and mast cell disorders.
Clinicians: Join us Jan. 12 at 12 p.m. ET for a free continuing medical education (#CME) program with medliveofficial.bsky.social on managing moderate to severe #asthma.
Register: www.medlive.com/hcp/show/26-...
Skyrocketing health care premiums will push people to go without insurance and the outcome can be catastrophic. AAFA's President and CEO talks with MS Now about the effect this will have on people with asthma and other chronic conditions.
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2X Match Alert
Only a few days left in 2025! And right now, every donation will be matched by our Board!
That's twice impact for people with asthma and allergies.
Give your gift before December 31!
aafa.org/give
What a year of impact!
As 2025 comes to a close, AAFA’s staff will take a short break to recharge before starting 2026 ready to improve and save lives.
Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to serving people with asthma and allergies in the year ahead!
Thanks to Dane Belton, The Giants Foundation, Novartis, & everyone who voted on Dane's cleats during My Cause My Cleats!
He won the fan vote, & we got a grant from the Giants Foundation & Novartis.
This grant will help us continue to deliver trustworthy info & support.
@newyorkgiants
Let’s Talk About #NasalPolyps!
Nasal polyps are small growths in your nose or sinuses. They can cause headaches and make it hard to breathe and smell. People who have asthma, chronic sinus infections, or allergies are at higher risk of having nasal polyps. Learn more: https://aafa.org/nps
