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

HCPs: Free continuing medical education (#CME) program on chronic spontaneous urticaria (#CSU)! This program covers key clinical symptoms, new targeted therapies, and more. Watch now on demand: https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-07-28-csu/register?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_CSUExchange_072825_REG

A recent study shows #depression is common in older adults with #asthma and can make asthma harder to control. Learn more: https://community.aafa.org/blog/asthma-research-update-depression-and-asthma-in-older-adults

When people have reliable information, a strong community, and a voice in decisions that affect their health, real change happens. #StrongerTogether. See what we accomplished in 2025. 👇 https://community.aafa.org/blog/2025-year-in-review-your-impact-in-action #asthma #allergies #accomplishments

Flood waters can leave behind #mold, chemicals, bacteria, and viruses. These can create long-term health issues for people with asthma and allergies. Mold is one of the biggest concerns after #flooding. See our blog for tips to prevent long-term symptoms: https://bit.ly/3L1PBEw

Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified products are proven to reduce exposure to indoor #asthma & #allergy triggers. Look for the Certification Mark when choosing air cleaners, air filters, bedding, cleaning products, flooring, insulation, laundry products, paint, & vacuums. aafa.org/certified

💡Know the facts about #asthma in children: ☑️ Around 4.9 million children in the U.S. have asthma ☑️ 9 out of 10 children with asthma have allergic asthma Managing allergic triggers can help reduce asthma flare ups. Learn more: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-children/

The people of the Pacific Northwest are facing record-breaking, catastrophic flooding. Natural disasters like this can leave families without their homes, power, and access to medicines and allergy-friendly foods. #Flooding #AtmosphericRivers #PNW

Sabeha honored her grandmother by fundraising for AAFA to help people with #asthma and allergies breathe easier. Join her by visiting aafa.org/give to donate. Your gift can help more people access the information, support, and care they need to live healthier lives. #fundraising #strongertogether

Act today! ACA premium tax credits help 20M+ people afford coverage. If they expire, millions will lose insurance or see huge cost hikes—forcing families to choose between basic needs and essential care. Email or call Congress (phone script included): https://bit.ly/3MsHMrW #HealthNotHikes

The impact of MDIs on the #climate is very small compared to the impact of air pollution from industry & transportation. Air pollution makes asthma worse & leads to missed days of work & school, emergency room visits, & even hospital stays or deaths.

Clinicians: Free #CME credit on #NasalPolyps. An expert panel discuss the impact of nasal polyps, case studies & guidelines. Watch now: https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/24-11-12-np-guideline-summit/farsu-session-2?refCode=soc_PAR_AAFA_NasalPolypsGuidelineSummitHCP2024Session2_122024

Thank you, Antonio Hamilton Sr. for supporting AAFA through My Cause My Cleats and championing asthma awareness! His custom cleats are now LIVE on NFL Auction! 100% of proceeds benefit AAFA! Bid now: https://bit.ly/4phF3jH

#GelNail products are made with chemicals called acrylates that cure under UV or LED light. If the gel doesn’t fully cure, trace amounts of chemicals can cause skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis. HEMA is a type of acrylate that commonly causes a reaction. https://bit.ly/4pg3kq9

#Fightflu with AAFA and take action to protect yourself and others by washing your hands, wearing a mask, and getting the flu shot. Fighting the flu starts with you! Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about getting your flu shot. Learn more at: aafa.org/flu

Honor someone who matters to you. ❤️ This #GivingTuesday, give a gift in their name. Whether you're celebrating someone who inspires you or remembering someone you've lost, your gift helps people find trusted information and hope. Tell us about your someone in the comments. aafa.org/give

Thank you to our incredible #community! With your help, more people have life-changing knowledge at their fingertips, critical research is moving forward, and patient voices are shaping the future of care. Real people. Real impact. Real hope. 💙 #strongertogether #asthma #allergies

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program is based on science. Products are tested at independent labs against strict scientific standards. Certified products are proven to be better suited for people with asthma and allergies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rcLm9h

Great news! New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring allergen labeling for pre-packaged foods. This means sandwiches, soups, salads, and other pre-packaged foods sold at grocery stores, cafeterias, and delis and more will include labels for the most common allergens. #FoodAllergy

Help us win a donation from the NY Giants Foundation and Novartis! Vote for safety Dane Belton's custom cleats!   www.giants.com/mycausemycle...   Thank you, Dane Belton and the @newyorkgiants.bsky.social, for championing allergy awareness through #mycausemycleats.   #foodallergies #allergies

November 19 is World #COPD Day. COPD affects 11.1 million adults in the U.S. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a combination of lung diseases, like chronic bronchitis & emphysema. It causes progressive airway damage that can make it hard to breathe.

AAFA gave LaJoy the resources to manage her daughter's #asthma and the platform to advocate for other families.   Watch LaJoy share why she supports AAFA and our mission to help kids and families be happy and healthy. 👉 aafa.org/give   #strongertogether

HCPs: Earn free continuing medical education (#CME) credit on #NasalPolyps! Topics include strategies to restore sense of smell and treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. Watch now: https://www.medlive.com/hcp/show/25-11-17-nasal-polyps-hcp?refcode=soc_PAR_AAFA_NasalPolyps_111725_REG

Improve your home’s #IndoorAirQuality: ➡️ Remove sources of allergens & pollution ➡️ Improve ventilation with outdoor air ➡️ Filter your indoor air with quality air filters on your central heating & air conditioning or portable air cleaners ➡️ Control indoor humidity community.aafa.org/blog/steps-t...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

📣 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

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/

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

#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

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

📣 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

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

#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

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.

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.

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

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.

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