Asthma, Allergies, and the Health Insurance Marketplace
If you have asthma or allergies, costs for medicines, lab tests, lung function tests, and visits to see doctors all add up. Health insurance can help with some of these costs. If you don’t get insurance through a job, there are other options.
Check out our guide to the federal health insurance marketplace and learn more about open enrollment.
Cold, Dry Air Can Be an Asthma Trigger
Weather changes can be challenging for people with asthma. As cooler weather approaches, it’s important to know that cold, dry air can trigger asthma.
Learn ways to protect your airways during cold weather asthma triggers and reduce the chance of having asthma symptoms or an attack this winter season.
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Together, We Are Improving Health Outcomes for People with Asthma
Your support fuels our work to protect the health and safety of people with asthma and allergies. People need high-quality, affordable health care. Increasing access to health care services, medicine, and preventive care promotes the well-being of individuals and communities.
Because of your partnership and support, we can act. AAFA is leading the way for:
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Helping people get health insurance
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Funding asthma control programs, especially in communities bearing the highest burden of asthma
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Reducing barriers to emergency medicines like epinephrine
Will you join in our mission to improve health outcomes for all people with asthma and allergies?
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Do You Have an Asthma Action Plan?
An Asthma Action Plan is an important tool for managing your asthma. Your doctor can work with you on a plan. This plan includes your medicines, tips on recognizing symptoms, and what to do in an emergency. If you don’t have one, print AAFA's Asthma Action Plan, take it to your doctor and have them fill it out. (Also available in Spanish)
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Vaccine Reminder
People with asthma are at higher risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases.
Now is a great time to get up to date on your flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines.
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Managing Mild to-Moderate Asthma to Reduce Symptoms and Preserve Lung Function (Video)
Learning how to recognize important asthma symptoms and following your treatment plan can help keep your asthma under control. You and your doctor can work together to manage your exposure to asthma triggers, reduce symptoms, and improve your lung function.
Watch a recording of our webinar, “Act Early to Breathe Easier with Asthma: How New Inhalers Can Reduce Symptoms and Preserve Lung Function” to gain a better understanding of asthma and how to manage it.
WATCH ON DEMAND
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An effective plan for reducing allergens in the home includes removing allergens and irritants from fabrics and hard surfaces. However, sometimes cleaning products can have harmful chemicals that can also trigger your asthma and allergies.
CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® cleaning products can be a helpful tool in reducing your exposure to allergens that can trigger asthma and allergies. Plus, these products are tested to meet strict standards for airborne chemicals and particle concentration. AAFA certified products can be your partner in making a healthier home.
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Did You Miss Our Last Issue?
Read our latest issue for more on the Family Asthma Act, new CDC data on Long COVID, and updates on treatments for anaphylaxis.
READ THE LATEST ISSUE
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