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On April 14, Congress passed the FASTER Act and is now waiting for the president to sign it! This is huge news for the food allergy community. The bill adds sesame to the list of major food allergens and provides much-needed funding for food allergy research. Thank you for helping AAFA advocate for this critical bill. Learn more about the bill and AAFA's role.
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We're gearing up for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May! This year's theme focuses on busting myths about asthma and allergies. We have a lot planned for May, but here are some ways you can get started now:
Another way you can start raising awareness is by creating a Facebook fundraiser to benefit AAFA in honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Or you can make a secure online donation directly to AAFA. Your generosity helps us raise awareness about asthma and allergies, advocate for public policies that help protect people with asthma and allergies, and help teach people to prevent emergencies.
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An educational resource sponsored by Merck
We are proud to partner with Merck and the American Lung Association to introduce The Cough Chronicles, a resource that provides support to people who may have chronic cough through educational information. Chronic cough in adults is a cough that lasts longer than 8 weeks. People with chronic cough commonly cough in “bouts” they cannot control. They usually feel a strong urge to cough before a coughing bout starts. The condition may have a physical, social and emotional impact.
In addition, joining The Chronic Cough Support Community allows you to connect with people who may have chronic cough and who may share similar experiences. There may be others, like you, who are looking for the opportunity to hear from individuals impacted by the condition.
The program is a partnership between AAFA, the American Lung Association and Merck to support the chronic cough community.
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Improving Indoor Air Quality for At-Risk Children
Thanks to two companies, families managing asthma in San Diego, California, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis, Missouri, will have CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® products to help them improve their home's indoor air quality. Rabbit Air donated CERTIFIED air cleaners through a partnership between AAFA and Rady's Children's Hospital. They also donated air cleaners to several St. Louis schools. Tarkett donated CERTIFIED flooring to at-risk families in Washington, D.C., to be installed through a partnership between AAFA and the IMPACT DC Asthma Clinic at Children’s National Hospital. We are grateful for these companies that support better indoor air quality for at-risk children.
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As part of our 2021 Allergy Capitals™ report, we reported on the connection between climate change and pollen allergies. The impact is concerning. Climate change creates a cycle that impacts plant growth, and therefore, people with seasonal allergies. Learn more of what to expect if climate change worsens in this special excerpt from our report.
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Great news for Xolair® users! The FDA has approved a prefilled syringe so you can have more flexibility for receiving doses. Read the press release for more information.
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has revoked the air permit for the proposed biomass energy facility in Springfield, Massachusetts. This is a major win for the people of this Asthma Capital and surrounding areas. Read about how this decision works in favor of Springfield's overburdened community.
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AAFA wants to hear about the experiences, perceptions and needs of people with asthma and allergies as they relate to COVID-19 and the flu. You can help by participating in this research survey. Your insights will help us better serve the asthma and allergy community during this time. The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
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AAFA and the American Public Health Association's (APHA) Environment Section hosted a Twitter chat today about environmental justice and asthma health, as well as how these issues affect Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native groups. Even if you missed it, you can still check out @AAFANational, @APHAEnvironment, and the hashtag #EJAH2021 on Twitter to see the discussion.
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AAFA joined with PlatformQ Health and MedLive for an online educational program called “Truths & Myths About Spontaneous (Idiopathic) Urticaria (CSU or CIU): What I Need to Know to Advocate for My Care.”
This webinar features a team of experts who discuss:
- Information about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU – also known as CIU) and its symptoms
- The difference between CSU truths and myths
- Strategies for managing CSU
- How to talk to your doctor about your treatment
The program will close on May 7, so make sure you watch before time runs out!
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