Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association

The Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association (Norwegian: Norges Astma- og Allergiforbund, NAAF)[1] is a Norwegian health organization.

The association was established on January 24, 1960.[2] It works on behalf of people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergies, and eczema. The association has about 14,000 members with local chapters in every county, 18 employees employed centrally, and 13 regional employees.[3]

The association publishes daily pollen forecasts during allergy season.[4][5]

References
  1. Jedrychowski, Lucjan; Wichers, Harry J. (2010). Chemical and Biological Properties of Food Allergens. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 411.
  2. Anderson, Ian Gibson (1979). National Learned, Scientific and Technical Societies. Beckenham, UK: CBD Research. p. 23.
  3. "Om NAAF". Astma- og Allergiforbundet. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  4. Svendsen, Roy Hilmar (January 27, 2020). "Har sendt ut årets første pollenvarsel: – Venter tidligste sesongstart siden 70-tallet". NRK. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  5. "Har du pollenallergi?". Ung.no. February 23, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
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