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AAFA takes annual advocacy efforts to Capitol Hill with virtual rounds<\/em><\/p>\n Washington, D.C., April 26, 2022<\/strong> \u2013 Patient advocates and leadership from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) appeal to U.S. representatives and senators to act on the growing impact of asthma and allergies on communities across the nation, as well as the devastating toll of racial and ethnic disparities and climate change on health.<\/p>\n Each year, AAFA brings patient spokespeople and advocates from across the nation to Congress to help advance policies to save and improve the lives of the 65 million people in the U.S. affected by allergies and asthma. Normally dubbed a \u201cfly-in\u201d because advocates typically travel from around the country to Washington, D.C., this year\u2019s meetings were held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n This year, AAFA is asking Congress to support funding for key programs and legislation that continue to improve research, prevention, treatment and access to care to save lives and promote health equity.<\/p>\n Community advocates and members of AAFA\u2019s leadership team \u2013 including staff, board members and regional chapter representatives \u2013 encourage congressional members to support four specific legislative and Fiscal Year 2023 funding priorities. These include:<\/p>\n Climate change is a public health emergency. The United States is already experiencing increased levels of ozone and particulate air pollution; extreme weather patterns, such as heat and severe storms; increased wildfires; and longer and more intense allergy seasons. Every American\u2019s health is at risk due to climate change, but some populations are more at risk than others. These populations include infants, children, seniors, people with chronic diseases like asthma and allergies, people who are pregnant, low-income communities, communities of color, and people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n AAFA and its community coalition of patient advocates met with top legislators throughout the week of April 18, 2022. AAFA is also working closely with congressional members already leading the way on legislation designed to address the impact of structural and systemic racism to better protect people living with asthma and allergies. This series of virtual Capitol Hill meetings took place during National Minority Health Month and will serve as a kick-off to National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May.<\/p>\n As part of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, AAFA is asking advocates to save this date on their calendars as part of its 31 Days of Action:<\/p>\n \u2022 May 16, 2022 \u2013 Advocacy Day: Ask your elected officials to support the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act and the Medical Nutrition Equity Act using a simple tool that AAFA provides.<\/p>\n To find out more about AAFA\u2019s advocacy efforts during awareness month in May go to: AAFA\u2019s 31 Days of Action<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Press Contact” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Press Contact:<\/strong> Founded in 1953, AAFA is the oldest and largest non-profit patient organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions through research, education, advocacy and support. AAFA offers extensive support for individuals and families affected by asthma and allergic diseases, such as food allergies and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Through its online patient support communities, network of local chapters and affiliated support groups, AAFA empowers patients and their families by providing practical, evidence-based information and community programs and services. AAFA is the only asthma and allergy patient advocacy group that is certified to meet the standards of excellence set by the National Health Council. 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