Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America

Specialties

As the leading patient organization for people with asthma & allergies, The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America– CA Chapter hasintroduced ground reaking health and education programs that improve the lives of people of all ages and income levels. This includes providing free medical care and ongoing treatment to children throughout California & providing specialized training for the healthcare community. AAFA works with patients and caregivers to provide health services to those in need.

AAFA is dedicated to controlling asthma and allergic diseases for millions of sufferers.

To carry out this mission, we:

Educate individuals and organizations on steps that can be taken to improve sufferers quality of life

Support medical research and specialized training for the healthcare community

Increase public awareness of the severity of asthma and allergic diseases

Provide medication and treatment to the under-​served

History

Established in 1976.

The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), California Chapter, was founded for the sole purpose of sending children with severe asthma to summer camp. In 1976 Sheldon Siegel, MD, together with a group of his patients and friends, decided to sponsor an auction to raise the money to send children to camp. Many other programs and services in addition to asthma camp are now available to help improve the quality of life for those who suffer from asthma and allergies.

Some of the services AAFA provides include: The Breathmobilie®, a mobile clinic, which provides diagnosis, treatment and education to high risk inner city school children; sports clinics for children with asthma, a toll free hotline to request literature and physician referrals; educational programs for individuals and organizations; and certified pollen count information.