This website is dedicated to increasing the awareness of asthma and allergies. AAFA has dedicated over 25 years to educating and serving those affected by asthma, allergies, and food allergies. Want to find out more information? If so, click on the links above. Working together, we can help you control your asthma and allergies and live a life without limits.

What’s new at AAFA…

Have a family member with a food allergy?  Don't know where to turn? Click here to learn more about Gateway FEAST!

Are you or is someone you know a Federal employee?

AAFA participates in the Gateway Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Designating the 2008 Campaign AAFA Code 57188 allows us to receive your Combined Federal Campaign gift and supports all AAFA programs. All federal employees are able to select AAFA's designation code.

AAFA pays for asthma and allergy medications to people under 22 who have no insurance or have insurance with high medication co-pays. If you are over 22, have no insurance and need help affording your asthma and allergy medication, please visit the Prescription Assistance website by clicking here.

Help AAFA raise Funds at no cost to you!

AAFA is excited to announce our participation in the Schnucks EScrip program. Available at any Schnucks Markets or through the AAFA office, the EScrip card allows a percent of every purchase made at Schnucks to be donated to AAFA by Schnucks Markets. Each card comes as a wallet card and a small card to attach to your keychain. After registering your card by phone or the internet and choosing AAFA as the recipient of the donation, you assist us with fundraising without spending any extra money! The card is "read" at the check out each time you shop at Schnucks and a percent of your purchase is automatically sent to AAFA. Click here to register.

Create Your Own Fundraiser

Like planning events? Click here to see how you can create your own fundraiser and help area children breathe easier.

Air Filters in the News
Are you considering an air filter or cleaner for your home? Check out this article on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation National web page for more information. Read more

Annual U.S. Prevalence Statistics for Chronic Diseases

An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from asthma (1 in 15 Americans), and 50% of asthma cases are “allergic-asthma.” The prevalence of asthma has been increasing since the early 1980s across all age, sex and racial groups.

• Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children.
  
• Asthma is more common among adult women than adult men.
  
• Asthma is more common among male children than female children.
  
• Asthma is more common among children (7 to 10%) than adults (3 to 5%).
  
• Nearly 5 million asthma sufferers are under age 18. It is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than one child in 20.
  
• Asthma is slightly more prevalent among African Americans than Caucasians.