Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is the leading patient advocacy group dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of asthma and allergies.

Black people in the U.S. are more likely to have asthma and food allergies. Disease prevention and management starts wit...
06/15/2026

Black people in the U.S. are more likely to have asthma and food allergies. Disease prevention and management starts with education and awareness.

We attended the Juneteenth celebration, hosted by the Inova Black Leader Advisory Council (BLAC) Team Member Resource Group. We shared our resources on asthma and food allergies.

By raising awareness and promoting education on these diseases, we can empower communities to take action and improve health outcomes for all!

Symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome can range from mild to severe and often appear 3-6 hours after eating red meat.Common sym...
06/12/2026

Symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome can range from mild to severe and often appear 3-6 hours after eating red meat.

Common symptoms of alpha-gal allergy include:
- Hives or an itchy rash
- Severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Heartburn or indigestion
- Coughing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or eyelids
- Dizziness or a drop in blood pressure

When symptoms are getting worse quickly and affect more than one body part, it is called anaphylaxis. This needs immediate treatment with epinephrine.

Learn more about this allergy and how to identify these ticks: https://aafa.org/allergies/types-of-allergies/insect-allergy/alpha-gal-syndrome/

Grass pollen allergy is one of the most common causes of allergy symptoms. You may have a runny nose, coughing, sneezing...
06/11/2026

Grass pollen allergy is one of the most common causes of allergy symptoms.

You may have a runny nose, coughing, sneezing, or itchy and watery eyes. Stay away from pollen as much as you can to reduce your allergy symptoms.

AAFA's asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program independently tests products against strict scientific standards. Products that earn this certification are proven to reduce your exposure to indoor allergens, like pollen.

Search for Certified products at: https://asthmaandallergyfriendly.com/USA/

06/10/2026

The impact chronic hives can have on your quality of life can be significant. Your community can be valuable in helping you manage it and find a treatment plan that works for you.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) shows up for you with support and resources so you can live, sleep, learn, work, and play to your fullest.

Join our community at: https://community.aafa.org/

06/08/2026

If you’re experiencing seasonal allergy symptoms right now, it might be because of a grass pollen allergy!

Areas in the western part of the U.S. have seen spikes in grass pollen and a longer pollen season. Cities like Boise, Idaho, and San Diego, California, rank high on our 2026 Allergy Capitals® report because of grass pollen’s impact.

https://aafa.org/asthma-allergy-research/allergy-capitals/

Grass pollen can be an allergy and asthma trigger for some people. Reduce your contact with grass pollen to reduce your symptoms!

06/05/2026

Join us for the premiere of THE ENDLESS FRONTIER on June 12, 2026 at DC DOX Festival!

The film from Consequential and two-time Emmy winner Marilyn Ness is a portrait of 3 scientists working to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time while revealing the growing threat to the American research engine and what is at stake for us all if it falters.

The film is followed by a panel discussion including Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Use AAFA’s discount code ENDLESSFRONTIER-TKT20 at checkout: dcdoxfest.com/films/the-endless-frontier/

Through the stories of researchers from Princeton, UCLA, and the University of Utah, The Endless Frontier explores the critical role of basic scientific research in driving innovation, economic growth, and national prosperity in the United States. It examines how sustained investment in research continues to shape our future.

06/04/2026

The impact of nasal polyps on quality of life can be significant – from trouble breathing and sleeping to safety issues caused by loss of smell. Your care community can be valuable in helping you manage your nasal polyps and get treatment.

And emotional and social support is important, too.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) shows up for you with support and resources so you can live, sleep, learn, work, and play to your fullest.

Join our community at: https://community.aafa.org/

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