DID YOU KNOW…
-Asthma is the number one reason children are rushed to the emergency room nationwide and also the number one reason why children are hospitalized in the state of Missouri.
-Allergies are the most frequently reported chronic condition in children, limiting activities for more than 40% of them
-80% of all asthma prescriptions written for children in the city of St. Louis never get filled.
Mission
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter, serves those affected by asthma and allergies through education, support and medical resources.
The following services and educational programs have been created to address the needs of our community:
ABC’s of Asthma & Allergy Education Program
Asthma and Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers
Food Allergy Management for Schools
To learn more about the history of AAFA click here.
