In 2023, AAFA will celebrate 70 years of supporting people with asthma and allergies. In honor of the occasion, we got a new look! We have updated our website, aafa.org, to be more accessible for the asthma and allergy community and to promote better health.
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Health insurance is especially important for people with chronic conditions like asthma and allergies. If you have insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you have until Dec. 15 to make changes to your plan for coverage that starts on Jan. 1, 2023. Check out AAFA’s 2023 health insurance guide for help understanding open enrollment.
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Managing asthma or allergies can be overwhelming. They impact so many parts of people’s lives. Often, people don’t know where to turn to address their concerns about the physical, social, emotional, and financial impact of these conditions.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) strives to make sure that people living with asthma and allergies know they aren’t alone. On this global day of giving, please consider donating to AAFA. You make it possible for us to continue to help people get the tools and support they need to manage their conditions. Your gift can save lives and reduce the burden of these diseases. We couldn’t do it without you.
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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is conducting a survey to learn more about the products you buy for your family and how they impact your home's health. We want to hear your thoughts about product claims and your experience with CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® products and services. For 10-15 minutes of your time, you'll be entered for a chance to get a reward! Take the survey now.
Please respond by Friday, Dec. 2, 11:59 p.m. ET. You must be 18 or older to take the survey. We will use the information gathered from this survey to improve and grow the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program.
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The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) held their Annual Science Meeting Nov. 10-14, in Louisville, Kentucky. During the meeting, ACAAI shared the latest news on topics important to people with asthma and allergies. This year, some of the topics included:
- The time of day when pollen counts are lowest
- How many adults with food allergies have been prescribed epinephrine
- Allergens on smartphones
- And more
Read our blog for a summary of the latest research.
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Did you know you can track cat dander into someone else's house and trigger allergic reactions in someone with cat allergy? Our Ask the Allergist program answers how to avoid tracking dander into other people's homes.
Hives can be uncomfortable. How long can you expect viral hives to last? AAFA's Ask the Allergist explains how viral hives work and when you might get relief.
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Would you like to connect with other people who manage asthma or allergies? Chat with other people who live with asthma and allergies on our online community for support.
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Systemic mastocytosis (SM) affects nearly 32,000 people in the United States, including some people with food allergies. People with SM have too many abnormal mast cells that cause a wide range of symptoms, including rashes, shortness of breath, and/or anaphylaxis. SM symptoms can look like asthma and allergy symptoms.
Blueprint Medicines is offering an informational program about SM. The next session is on Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. ET. During the virtual program, you’ll hear from a doctor and a patient who will share their experience managing SM. You’ll also be able to participate in a live Q&A session. Register for the session now.
This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products, nor is it a guarantee of a product’s safety. The funding we received for this advertisement helps support our no-cost food allergy programs.
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The burden of uncontrolled asthma
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The impact of asthma phenotypes/endotypes and type 2 comorbidities
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Current data on the efficacy and safety of biologics
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