Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Overview

60 million Americans have asthma or allergies, and asthma is the #1 chronic disease among children. AAFA is the leading national nonprofit patient organization serving families with asthma, food allergies and other allergic diseases by providing free information and resources to help people live a “life without limits."

Mission

To provide free education about asthma and allergies, advocate for patients’ rights, and fund research for better treatments and cures.

Program

AAFA is the only asthma and allergy patient organization that offers educational programs and tools for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Use the toolbar on the left to search our catalog of educational products including programs, materials and tools, online resources and publications, many available in Spanish.

Impact

Through a national network of 10 regional Chapters and hundreds of Educational Support Groups, AAFA reaches adults, children, doctors, nurses, schools and many others. In addition, each year more than 1 million people visit AAFA’s Web site, call AAFA’s 1-800-7-ASTHMA helpline, write to AAFA’s “Ask the Allergist" e-mail service, or attend one of AAFA’s award-winning educational programs.

Countries of Operation

United States