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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma
Asthma

Asthma is a common chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in which the Lung constrict, become inflammation, and are lined with excessive amounts of thickened mucus, often in response to one or more triggers....
, food allergies, nasal allergies and other allergic diseases. AAFA's mission is also to educate the public about these diseases. AAFA's motto is "for life without limits" and AAFA represents the 70 million Americans with asthma and allergies.

AAFA was founded in 1953 to address the growing prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases in the United States.






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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma
Asthma

Asthma is a common chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in which the Lung constrict, become inflammation, and are lined with excessive amounts of thickened mucus, often in response to one or more triggers....
, food allergies, nasal allergies and other allergic diseases. AAFA's mission is also to educate the public about these diseases. AAFA's motto is "for life without limits" and AAFA represents the 70 million Americans with asthma and allergies.

AAFA was founded in 1953 to address the growing prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases in the United States. AAFA's activities include: (a) funding basic scientific research to help search for cures; (b) conducting public education to promote national awareness of these diseases; and (c) advocating public policies with a goal of improving the quality of life for patients. AAFA has a network of state chapters throughout the United States. AAFA also has a number of local support groups for asthma
Asthma

Asthma is a common chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in which the Lung constrict, become inflammation, and are lined with excessive amounts of thickened mucus, often in response to one or more triggers....
, food allergies and a variety of other specific allergic conditions.

AAFA is funded by contributions from the public, along with gifts and grants from foundations and government agencies as well as charitable donations from private sector groups. AAFA administers the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program in the U.S., sponsors Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month each May and also conducts research to identify the Asthma Capitals and the Allergy Capitals (spring and fall rankings), the most challenging places to live in the U.S. with asthma and allergies. AAFA has also developed a variety of asthma and allergy health education programs, that have been validated through formal research to help improve health outcomes for patients.

External links

  • - nonprofit patient advocacy organization.
  • - international product testing and certification program.
  • - online resource for people with food allergies.
  • - annual research and rankings of the "most challenging places to live with asthma."
  • - annual research and rankings of the "most challenging places to live with spring allergies."
  • - annual research and rankings of the "most challenging places to live with fall allergies."
  • - AAFA's annual awareness and fundraising events hosted by swimming clubs nationwide.
  • - online resource about allergic asthma and how to improve quality of life issues for asthma patients.
  • - online resource about seasonal allergies and how to recognize, diagnose, prevent and treat the disease.
  • - The NBA's Asthma Education Program with AAFA.


Sources

  • “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,” CDC National Center for Health Statistics, February 24, 2006,


  • “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,” CDC National Center for Health Statistics, February 27, 2004,