German Allergy and Asthma Association

What German Allergy and Asthma Association does

German Allergy and Asthma Association (Deutscher Allergie- und Asthmabund e.V., DAAB) is a registered non-profit patient advocacy organization (e.V.) founded in 1897 and headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany. It serves individuals affected by allergies, asthma, COPD, neurodermatitis, urticaria, and food intolerances, as well as their families, educators, and healthcare professionals. Its service portfolio is structured around five pillars: nationwide mobile counseling via the AllergieMobil (~300 locations per year), digital education through a website, podcast ('Allergie konkret'), webinars, and condition-specific portals (Asthma-Campus, Neurodermitis-Campus, Urtikaria-Campus, Alleleland); community exchange through DAAB-Café moderated forums; publications and a member journal ('Allergie konkret'); a product certification program (DAAB-Logo); and a psychological hotline. Core technology is conventional web publishing, member-portal access, podcast distribution, and field-based mobile outreach rather than any proprietary technology platform.

DAAB operates a mixed non-profit revenue model consisting of recurring membership fees (granting access to recipe databases, member-only webinars, and journal content), public donations, project grants, and corporate sponsorship for specific educational programs. Corporate sponsors include major pharmaceutical and nutrition companies such as AstraZeneca, Sanofi, GSK, Mylan/Viatris, ALK-Albello, Bioprojet, Nestlé Health Science, along with health insurance bodies (BKK Dachverband) and pension insurance providers (DRV Baden-Württemberg). All sponsored educational content is produced with editorial independence retained by DAAB. The organization also participates as a research partner in EU-funded academic projects, notably the Giant Leaps consortium with the University of Surrey and University of Manchester studying alternative food proteins.

DAAB is governed as a member association with a board (Vorstand), has 8 employees, and operates exclusively within Germany. It maintains an active digital presence across its own web properties, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, and runs its own e-commerce storefront at shop.daab.de for allergy-related products. The organization is privately held, has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed external investment or acquisition activity.

Name

German Allergy and Asthma Association

Legal name

Deutscher Allergie- und Asthmabund e.V.

Website

https://daab.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The German Allergy and Asthma Association (Deutscher Allergie- und Asthmabund e.V.) is a Germany-based non-profit patient advocacy organization founded in 1897 that delivers education, counseling, community exchange, and mobile outreach services to patients and families affected by allergies, asthma, COPD, and related conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Allergy, Sinus & Respiratory (Non-Asthma) (HLAIADAC)

Keywords

• Allergy patient education
• Asthma counseling services
• Anaphylaxis emergency training
• Patient advocacy organization
• Allergy community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: DAAB operates as a membership-based patient organization; members pay annual dues for access to exclusive content, recipe databases, webinar recordings, and member-only events.
2. Donations and grants: DAAB receives donations from the public and project grants from public and private funders for specific educational and research initiatives.
3. Project sponsorships and webinar support: Pharmaceutical companies (AstraZeneca, Sanofi, GSK, Mylan/Viatris, ALK, Bioprojet, Nestlé Health Science) provide unconditional financial support for educational webinars and projects such as 'Gut Leben mit COPD' and anaphylaxis awareness programs; content is produced by DAAB independently.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DAAB is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization delivering allergy and asthma education, counseling, and community support to affected individuals and families across Germany. Its core offerings include mobile on-site counseling via the AllergieMobil (visiting ~300 locations per year), the member portal with recipe databases, webinars, podcasts, and psychological hotlines, plus the DAAB-Logo product certification program for allergy-friendly products.

Product overview

The German Allergy and Asthma Association (Deutscher Allergie- und Asthmabund e.V., DAAB) operates as a non-profit patient advocacy organization rather than a commercial product company. Its service portfolio consists of educational and support offerings organized around core service pillars: mobile counseling (AllergieMobil), digital platforms (member portal, podcast, online seminars, DAAB-Café), publications (Allergie konkret journal), certification programs (DAAB-Logo product testing), and specialized topic portals (Asthma-Campus, Neurodermitis-Campus, Urtikaria-Campus, Alleleland for children). These services are provided free or as part of membership to support people with allergies, asthma, and related conditions across Germany.

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Products and services

• AllergieMobil Mobile consultation service delivering in-person allergy and asthma counseling and education in towns across Germany, visiting approximately 300 locations per year.
• Allergy-Alert Warning System Warning system providing members with information about product recalls and allergen-related alerts, including pollen alerts.
• DAAB-Café Online Community Exchange Moderated monthly online discussion groups for patients and families covering topics such as travel with anaphylaxis, school communication, and COPD management.
• Allergie Konkret Podcast Podcast series providing background information, interviews, and discussions about allergies, nutrition, respiratory issues, and skin conditions, distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play.
• Psychological Hotline Telephone counseling service for DAAB members providing support for psychological challenges related to chronic allergic diseases.
• DAAB Member Portal Online member portal offering access to a recipe database with over 100 recipes for people with food allergies, recordings of online seminars, and additional educational resources.
• Online Seminars (Webinars) Webinars covering topics such as anaphylaxis management, food allergies, COPD, and asthma, including sessions for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals.
• Allergie konkret Journal Regular DAAB publication covering allergy-related topics, included as part of the membership package.
• Allergie-Wiki (Allergy Wiki) Glossary and educational reference resource providing definitions and information about allergy-related terms and concepts.
• DAAB-Logo Product Certification Product testing and certification program where products meeting DAAB criteria for allergen-friendliness can bear the DAAB logo, including criteria catalog and testing of products such as mosquito and tick repellents.
• Alleleland (Children's Education Site) Play and learning website for children with food allergies, asthma, and neurodermitis.
• Asthma-Campus Portal Information portal providing tips and resources for managing asthma.
• Neurodermitis-Campus Portal Information portal providing tips and resources for managing neurodermitis.
• Urtikaria-Campus Portal Information portal providing information and tips about urticaria/hives.
• Allergie-Wegweiser Directory Directory providing addresses of clinics, nutritionists, and other healthcare providers for allergy and asthma patients.
• Allergy and Nutrition Research Projects Research participation in projects including ABROGATE, AD-Companion, ErdHase, Wheat-a-baic, Solids by kiss, CHAMP, LACoP, Melius, and Giant Leaps related to allergies and nutrition.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AstraZeneca GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProject sponsor for the 'Gut Leben mit COPD' (Living Well with COPD) initiative, providing unconditional financial support for webinars and educational materials on COPD management. Content is independently produced by DAAB.
• Sanofi Aventis GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of the 'Gut Leben mit COPD' project, supporting educational webinars for COPD patients and families. Sanofi also supported a podcast episode on RSV infection in children. All content is produced independently by DAAB.
• GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co. KGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 'Gut Leben mit COPD' project, providing financial support for COPD patient education programs. DAAB retains full editorial independence.
• Mylan Germany (A Viatris Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided sponsorship for DAAB webinars on anaphylaxis topics including Kita/school communication. DAAB maintains independence over educational content.
• ALK-AlbéllominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the DAAB webinar on anaphylaxis emergency management in Kita and school settings. Content is independently developed by DAAB.
• Bioprojet DeutschlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of DAAB member-exclusive webinar on anaphylaxis emergency management. DAAB retains full control over content.
• Nestlé Health Science (Deutschland)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of DAAB webinar on cow's milk allergy beyond infancy. Educational content is independently produced by DAAB.
• BKK DachverbandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported DAAB podcast episodes on psychological topics including self-care and resilience, and co-funded the 'Psyche und Allergien' (Psychology and Allergies) project with psychological hotline, webinars, and community exchanges.
• Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided sponsorship for a podcast episode on RSV infection in children. Content produced independently by DAAB.
• University of SurreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the EU Giant Leaps project, collaborating with the University of Manchester and DAAB to document adverse reactions to alternative food proteins and establish a surveillance list.
• University of ManchesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with University of Surrey and DAAB in the EU Giant Leaps project to investigate consumer reactions to alternative protein sources and potential new food allergies.
• DRV Baden-Württemberg (Deutsche Rentenversicherung)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProject funder supporting AllergieMobil outreach activities in Baden-Württemberg, including event locations in Reutlingen and Freiburg.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA): AAFA is a leading US patient organization for asthma and allergic diseases, providing patient education, advocacy, and research funding. It is a strong functional peer to DAAB given parallel mission, nonprofit membership model, and focus on patient empowerment.
• Asthma + Lung UK: Asthma + Lung UK is a major UK charity dedicated to respiratory health research and patient support. It is a close functional peer to DAAB given DAAB's substantial respiratory/asthma programming, member-based structure, and education-and-advocacy service portfolio.
• Allergy & Asthma Network: Allergy & Asthma Network is a US-based nonprofit patient education organization serving people with allergies, asthma, and related conditions. It overlaps directly with DAAB on patient education, advocacy, and healthcare-professional engagement, though operating in a different geography.
• Deutscher Psoriasis Bund: Deutscher Psoriasis Bund is a German patient self-help organization for psoriasis (a chronic skin condition). It is a strong operational peer to DAAB given its shared nonprofit, member-funded, German-domestic model serving chronic-condition patients with education and advocacy services.
• Allergy UK: Allergy UK is the United Kingdom's leading national patient charity for adults and children with allergies, providing education, support, and advocacy. It is directly comparable to DAAB in mission (allergy patient support), operating model (membership charity), and service mix (helpline, online resources, community events).
• Deutsche Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft (DMSG): DMSG is Germany's national multiple sclerosis patient organization, providing counseling, member services, and advocacy for chronic neurological disease patients. It is comparable to DAAB in organizational structure (registered association, member-funded, regional outreach) rather than therapeutic area.
• Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE): FARE is the largest US private funder of food allergy research and a leading patient advocacy organization for food allergies. It is directly comparable to DAAB's food allergy education and anaphylaxis awareness programs, including the 'Alleleland' children's platform.

Broad incumbents

• European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations (EFA): EFA is a European umbrella organization coordinating allergy and respiratory patient groups across the continent, including DAAB-adjacent national member organizations. It operates at a broader geographic scale than DAAB and represents a higher-tier peer in the allergy advocacy ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMFAb8eS6VvS1wu5fsxN5LA
• Facebookfacebook.com/daab.allergie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutscher-allergie-und-asthmabund
• Instagraminstagram.com/daab_allergien
• Pinterestde.pinterest.com/daab1897

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