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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.
When Addie & Robyn decided to advocate for change, AAFA & KFA showed up by providing expertise, organizing support, & standing with them every step of the way.
Watch them share what it means to have AAFA in your corner and why they're asking you to donate today. kidswithfoodallergies.org/give
Watch them share what it means to have AAFA in your corner and why they're asking you to donate today. kidswithfoodallergies.org/give
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
When Addie & Robyn decided to advocate for change, AAFA & KFA showed up by providing expertise, organizing support, & standing with them every step of the way.
Watch them share what it means to have AAFA in your corner and why they're asking you to donate today. kidswithfoodallergies.org/give
Watch them share what it means to have AAFA in your corner and why they're asking you to donate today. kidswithfoodallergies.org/give
The Alen BreatheSmart 25i air purifier earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification.
The BreatheSmart 25i air purifier joins Alen’s expanding portfolio of Certified #AirPurifiers. It is proven to reduce exposure to indoor allergens and improve indoor air quality.
https://bit.ly/3LtOmht
The BreatheSmart 25i air purifier joins Alen’s expanding portfolio of Certified #AirPurifiers. It is proven to reduce exposure to indoor allergens and improve indoor air quality.
https://bit.ly/3LtOmht
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The Alen BreatheSmart 25i air purifier earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification.
The BreatheSmart 25i air purifier joins Alen’s expanding portfolio of Certified #AirPurifiers. It is proven to reduce exposure to indoor allergens and improve indoor air quality.
https://bit.ly/3LtOmht
The BreatheSmart 25i air purifier joins Alen’s expanding portfolio of Certified #AirPurifiers. It is proven to reduce exposure to indoor allergens and improve indoor air quality.
https://bit.ly/3LtOmht
People with asthma have a higher risk of getting pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs. Symptoms can include a cough, fever, chest pain, & trouble breathing. It can take weeks to recover. Speak with your doctor if you show signs of pneumonia.
#WorldPneumoniaDay
https://bit.ly/49gPhvu
Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs. Symptoms can include a cough, fever, chest pain, & trouble breathing. It can take weeks to recover. Speak with your doctor if you show signs of pneumonia.
#WorldPneumoniaDay
https://bit.ly/49gPhvu
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
People with asthma have a higher risk of getting pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs. Symptoms can include a cough, fever, chest pain, & trouble breathing. It can take weeks to recover. Speak with your doctor if you show signs of pneumonia.
#WorldPneumoniaDay
https://bit.ly/49gPhvu
Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs. Symptoms can include a cough, fever, chest pain, & trouble breathing. It can take weeks to recover. Speak with your doctor if you show signs of pneumonia.
#WorldPneumoniaDay
https://bit.ly/49gPhvu
Ending soon! FREE #CME credit on #NasalPolyps:
https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/24-09-06-nasal-polyps-tether-?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_NasalPolypsTetheredSession1and2_112024
Topics include how nasal polyps affect sense of smell, the burden on patients, and strategies to improve olfactory function.
https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/24-09-06-nasal-polyps-tether-?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_NasalPolypsTetheredSession1and2_112024
Topics include how nasal polyps affect sense of smell, the burden on patients, and strategies to improve olfactory function.
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ending soon! FREE #CME credit on #NasalPolyps:
https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/24-09-06-nasal-polyps-tether-?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_NasalPolypsTetheredSession1and2_112024
Topics include how nasal polyps affect sense of smell, the burden on patients, and strategies to improve olfactory function.
https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/24-09-06-nasal-polyps-tether-?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_NasalPolypsTetheredSession1and2_112024
Topics include how nasal polyps affect sense of smell, the burden on patients, and strategies to improve olfactory function.
Clean air, access to health care, affordable insurance, and poverty can affect #asthma control in some communities.
AAFA’s #AsthmaCapitals report looks at how local factors affect lung health. It identifies the most challenging places to live in the U.S. if you have asthma. asthmacapitals.org
AAFA’s #AsthmaCapitals report looks at how local factors affect lung health. It identifies the most challenging places to live in the U.S. if you have asthma. asthmacapitals.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Clean air, access to health care, affordable insurance, and poverty can affect #asthma control in some communities.
AAFA’s #AsthmaCapitals report looks at how local factors affect lung health. It identifies the most challenging places to live in the U.S. if you have asthma. asthmacapitals.org
AAFA’s #AsthmaCapitals report looks at how local factors affect lung health. It identifies the most challenging places to live in the U.S. if you have asthma. asthmacapitals.org
With holds and delays on #SNAP benefits, millions of people with food allergies will have a harder time affording allergy-friendly foods.
We’re calling on you to help:
community.aafa.org/blog/pausing...
#foodallergy
We’re calling on you to help:
community.aafa.org/blog/pausing...
#foodallergy
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
With holds and delays on #SNAP benefits, millions of people with food allergies will have a harder time affording allergy-friendly foods.
We’re calling on you to help:
community.aafa.org/blog/pausing...
#foodallergy
We’re calling on you to help:
community.aafa.org/blog/pausing...
#foodallergy
In part 2 of our webinar: Mastocytosis & Other Mast Cell Disorders, Dr. Schwartz & Dr. Greenhawt talk about:
- Mast cell disorders
- Symptoms & diagnosis
- Triggers
- Treatment options
https://bit.ly/4hP93Au
In part 3, the docs answer the most common questions about mast cell disorders.
- Mast cell disorders
- Symptoms & diagnosis
- Triggers
- Treatment options
https://bit.ly/4hP93Au
In part 3, the docs answer the most common questions about mast cell disorders.
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In part 2 of our webinar: Mastocytosis & Other Mast Cell Disorders, Dr. Schwartz & Dr. Greenhawt talk about:
- Mast cell disorders
- Symptoms & diagnosis
- Triggers
- Treatment options
https://bit.ly/4hP93Au
In part 3, the docs answer the most common questions about mast cell disorders.
- Mast cell disorders
- Symptoms & diagnosis
- Triggers
- Treatment options
https://bit.ly/4hP93Au
In part 3, the docs answer the most common questions about mast cell disorders.
If you have #healthinsurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, #openenrollment ends 12/15/25, if you want coverage that starts on 1/1/26. 1/15/26 is the last day to enroll in or change a 2026 health plan that would start on 2/1/26.
AAFA's Guide can help you decide: https://bit.ly/3LLzn2f
AAFA's Guide can help you decide: https://bit.ly/3LLzn2f
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
If you have #healthinsurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, #openenrollment ends 12/15/25, if you want coverage that starts on 1/1/26. 1/15/26 is the last day to enroll in or change a 2026 health plan that would start on 2/1/26.
AAFA's Guide can help you decide: https://bit.ly/3LLzn2f
AAFA's Guide can help you decide: https://bit.ly/3LLzn2f
The FDA has expanded approval of Opzelura® (ruxolitinib) cream to include children ages 2-11 with mild to moderate eczema. It's the first treatment of its kind for this age group.
Read more about this non-steroidal option: https://bit.ly/4oNWNST
#EczemaRelief #PediatricEczema
Read more about this non-steroidal option: https://bit.ly/4oNWNST
#EczemaRelief #PediatricEczema
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The FDA has expanded approval of Opzelura® (ruxolitinib) cream to include children ages 2-11 with mild to moderate eczema. It's the first treatment of its kind for this age group.
Read more about this non-steroidal option: https://bit.ly/4oNWNST
#EczemaRelief #PediatricEczema
Read more about this non-steroidal option: https://bit.ly/4oNWNST
#EczemaRelief #PediatricEczema
📣 Clinicians: Earn free continuing medical education (#CME) credit on #NasalPolyps!
Learn about new clinical guidelines for managing nasal polyps, biologic therapy in current guidelines, and the impact of treatment on patient-valued outcomes.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4hGEFrF
Learn about new clinical guidelines for managing nasal polyps, biologic therapy in current guidelines, and the impact of treatment on patient-valued outcomes.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4hGEFrF
November 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📣 Clinicians: Earn free continuing medical education (#CME) credit on #NasalPolyps!
Learn about new clinical guidelines for managing nasal polyps, biologic therapy in current guidelines, and the impact of treatment on patient-valued outcomes.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4hGEFrF
Learn about new clinical guidelines for managing nasal polyps, biologic therapy in current guidelines, and the impact of treatment on patient-valued outcomes.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4hGEFrF
AAFA will be presenting our campaign at #APHA2025 in Washington, DC. This campaign on childhood #asthma during #AsthmaPeakMonth increased awareness of asthma and ways to manage it.
Learn more about asthma: https://aafa.org/asthma/
Learn more about asthma: https://aafa.org/asthma/
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
AAFA will be presenting our campaign at #APHA2025 in Washington, DC. This campaign on childhood #asthma during #AsthmaPeakMonth increased awareness of asthma and ways to manage it.
Learn more about asthma: https://aafa.org/asthma/
Learn more about asthma: https://aafa.org/asthma/
We’re stronger together.
We strive to be your trusted ally – providing reliable information and support, amplifying your voices, and pushing for a future where everyone can breathe easier and live healthier.
Stand strong with us by donating to AAFA today. aafa.org/give
We strive to be your trusted ally – providing reliable information and support, amplifying your voices, and pushing for a future where everyone can breathe easier and live healthier.
Stand strong with us by donating to AAFA today. aafa.org/give
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’re stronger together.
We strive to be your trusted ally – providing reliable information and support, amplifying your voices, and pushing for a future where everyone can breathe easier and live healthier.
Stand strong with us by donating to AAFA today. aafa.org/give
We strive to be your trusted ally – providing reliable information and support, amplifying your voices, and pushing for a future where everyone can breathe easier and live healthier.
Stand strong with us by donating to AAFA today. aafa.org/give
#RSV is a common virus that spreads easily and can look like the common cold. But for babies, children, older adults, and anyone with #asthma, it can be serious. Ask your doctor about RSV protection options.
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4hBYbpn
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4hBYbpn
November 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#RSV is a common virus that spreads easily and can look like the common cold. But for babies, children, older adults, and anyone with #asthma, it can be serious. Ask your doctor about RSV protection options.
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4hBYbpn
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4hBYbpn
AAFA's work in #eczema care shapes future treatments, centers the patient experience, & educates health care professionals – all to improve the quality of life for people living with eczema. Learn more about our impact: https://community.aafa.org/blog/aafa-progress-eczema
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
AAFA's work in #eczema care shapes future treatments, centers the patient experience, & educates health care professionals – all to improve the quality of life for people living with eczema. Learn more about our impact: https://community.aafa.org/blog/aafa-progress-eczema
A new study shows new cases of peanut allergy have gone down over a 10-year period. But there isn’t enough evidence that new infant feeding guidelines are the cause of this drop.
Dr. Greenhawt, AAFA's Chief Medical Officer, explains what the study does & doesn't mean.
youtu.be/jIoOVxacSbg
Dr. Greenhawt, AAFA's Chief Medical Officer, explains what the study does & doesn't mean.
youtu.be/jIoOVxacSbg
Is Early Introduction to Solid Foods Reducing Food Allergy Rates?
YouTube video by AAFA National
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October 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A new study shows new cases of peanut allergy have gone down over a 10-year period. But there isn’t enough evidence that new infant feeding guidelines are the cause of this drop.
Dr. Greenhawt, AAFA's Chief Medical Officer, explains what the study does & doesn't mean.
youtu.be/jIoOVxacSbg
Dr. Greenhawt, AAFA's Chief Medical Officer, explains what the study does & doesn't mean.
youtu.be/jIoOVxacSbg
📣 We’re at #ACG2025! Resources we offer #clinicians:
- Patient guides for #FoodAllergies, #EoE, & #FPIES
- Recipes and nutrition information for people on allergen-restricted diets
- Coloring books for children with EoE
- Patient guides for #FoodAllergies, #EoE, & #FPIES
- Recipes and nutrition information for people on allergen-restricted diets
- Coloring books for children with EoE
October 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📣 We’re at #ACG2025! Resources we offer #clinicians:
- Patient guides for #FoodAllergies, #EoE, & #FPIES
- Recipes and nutrition information for people on allergen-restricted diets
- Coloring books for children with EoE
- Patient guides for #FoodAllergies, #EoE, & #FPIES
- Recipes and nutrition information for people on allergen-restricted diets
- Coloring books for children with EoE
HCPs: 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://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-10-08-atopic-dermatits-hcp?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_AtopicDerm_100925_REG
Watch now: https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-10-08-atopic-dermatits-hcp?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_AtopicDerm_100925_REG
October 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
HCPs: 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://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-10-08-atopic-dermatits-hcp?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_AtopicDerm_100925_REG
Watch now: https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-10-08-atopic-dermatits-hcp?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_AtopicDerm_100925_REG
#Eczema can get worse in cooler weather. Cold dry air, hot showers, increased hand washing, and hand sanitizer can be eczema triggers. Wet wrapping can be an effective treatment for eczema.
Learn how to wet wrap: aafa.org/eczema
Learn how to wet wrap: aafa.org/eczema
October 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#Eczema can get worse in cooler weather. Cold dry air, hot showers, increased hand washing, and hand sanitizer can be eczema triggers. Wet wrapping can be an effective treatment for eczema.
Learn how to wet wrap: aafa.org/eczema
Learn how to wet wrap: aafa.org/eczema
We did it! Thanks to the work of advocates in California and around the country, allergen labeling on restaurant menus is now the law in California.
Learn more about what’s next as we build a movement to improve restaurant dining for people with food allergies.
Learn more about what’s next as we build a movement to improve restaurant dining for people with food allergies.
October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We did it! Thanks to the work of advocates in California and around the country, allergen labeling on restaurant menus is now the law in California.
Learn more about what’s next as we build a movement to improve restaurant dining for people with food allergies.
Learn more about what’s next as we build a movement to improve restaurant dining for people with food allergies.
In part 1 of our new webinar: Mastocytosis & Other Mast Cell Disorders, Dr. Schwartz & Dr. Greenhawt talk about the:
- Role of mast cells
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis & anaphylaxis
https://youtu.be/1a6Yju_chUo
Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss primary mast cell disorders, treatments, & resources.
- Role of mast cells
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis & anaphylaxis
https://youtu.be/1a6Yju_chUo
Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss primary mast cell disorders, treatments, & resources.
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In part 1 of our new webinar: Mastocytosis & Other Mast Cell Disorders, Dr. Schwartz & Dr. Greenhawt talk about the:
- Role of mast cells
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis & anaphylaxis
https://youtu.be/1a6Yju_chUo
Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss primary mast cell disorders, treatments, & resources.
- Role of mast cells
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis & anaphylaxis
https://youtu.be/1a6Yju_chUo
Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss primary mast cell disorders, treatments, & resources.
Premium tax credits reduce the cost of insurance plans on the ACA exchange. Without them, the cost of insurance on the exchange is expected to double, putting health care out of reach for millions.
This will lead to insurance rates increasing for everyone. Read more:
https://bit.ly/3J87Vel
This will lead to insurance rates increasing for everyone. Read more:
https://bit.ly/3J87Vel
What the Government Shutdown Means for Your Health Insurance Costs
Around 24 million people in the U.S. get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) marketplace exchange ( healthcare.gov ). A key feature of the exchange is premium support (cost reduction) offered in the form of tax credits. This helps keep the plans affordable
community.aafa.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Premium tax credits reduce the cost of insurance plans on the ACA exchange. Without them, the cost of insurance on the exchange is expected to double, putting health care out of reach for millions.
This will lead to insurance rates increasing for everyone. Read more:
https://bit.ly/3J87Vel
This will lead to insurance rates increasing for everyone. Read more:
https://bit.ly/3J87Vel
AAFA recently hosted an #Asthma Roundtable in Denver, CO. Local stakeholders came together to address barriers to asthma care in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea communities.
Thank you to the attendees who joined us to represent patients, residents, local orgs, FQHCs, & hospitals.
Thank you to the attendees who joined us to represent patients, residents, local orgs, FQHCs, & hospitals.
October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
AAFA recently hosted an #Asthma Roundtable in Denver, CO. Local stakeholders came together to address barriers to asthma care in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea communities.
Thank you to the attendees who joined us to represent patients, residents, local orgs, FQHCs, & hospitals.
Thank you to the attendees who joined us to represent patients, residents, local orgs, FQHCs, & hospitals.
It's Respiratory Care Week! We want to thank RTs for the work you do to help people manage asthma. For the rest of October, we're offering our #AsthmaManagement online course for free. Sign up now to earn 9.75 CEUs! https://aafa.org/ameo
#RCWEEK25 #RespiratoryTherapists #ContinuingEducation
#RCWEEK25 #RespiratoryTherapists #ContinuingEducation
October 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's Respiratory Care Week! We want to thank RTs for the work you do to help people manage asthma. For the rest of October, we're offering our #AsthmaManagement online course for free. Sign up now to earn 9.75 CEUs! https://aafa.org/ameo
#RCWEEK25 #RespiratoryTherapists #ContinuingEducation
#RCWEEK25 #RespiratoryTherapists #ContinuingEducation
It’s respiratory illness season! Be prepared and have a plan in place in case you get sick.
Talk with your doctor about the best way to protect yourself and your family.
Learn more: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/respiratory-infections-flu-cold-asthma/
#asthma #flu #rsv #covid
Talk with your doctor about the best way to protect yourself and your family.
Learn more: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/respiratory-infections-flu-cold-asthma/
#asthma #flu #rsv #covid
October 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It’s respiratory illness season! Be prepared and have a plan in place in case you get sick.
Talk with your doctor about the best way to protect yourself and your family.
Learn more: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/respiratory-infections-flu-cold-asthma/
#asthma #flu #rsv #covid
Talk with your doctor about the best way to protect yourself and your family.
Learn more: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/respiratory-infections-flu-cold-asthma/
#asthma #flu #rsv #covid
Managing #FPIES can feel like a puzzle you can’t figure out, but every piece that fits gives you hope.
Our community is here to support you through every step of your journey. Our resources have the info you need to learn how to manage FPIES with confidence.
kidswithfoodallergies.org/fpies
Our community is here to support you through every step of your journey. Our resources have the info you need to learn how to manage FPIES with confidence.
kidswithfoodallergies.org/fpies
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Managing #FPIES can feel like a puzzle you can’t figure out, but every piece that fits gives you hope.
Our community is here to support you through every step of your journey. Our resources have the info you need to learn how to manage FPIES with confidence.
kidswithfoodallergies.org/fpies
Our community is here to support you through every step of your journey. Our resources have the info you need to learn how to manage FPIES with confidence.
kidswithfoodallergies.org/fpies