Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May as “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” It is a peak season for people with asthma and allergies and a perfect time to educate patients, family, friends, co-workers, and other people about allergic diseases. Join us through May as we raise awareness […]
EPA is partnering with federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies to share information with the public about efforts to protect and improve air quality. The theme this year is, "Stay Air Aware."
The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) celebrates World Asthma Day 2024 with the theme of “Asthma Education Empowers”. GINA emphasizes the need to empower people with asthma with the appropriate education to manage their disease, and to recognize when to seek medical help. AAFA will co-host a congressional briefing with the American Lung Association to […]
We set aside this week during Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to focus on food allergy awareness. A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a certain food as harmful and reacts by causing allergic symptoms. Foods that cause allergic reactions are allergens. More than 20 million American adults and children have food allergies. We […]
AAFA joins the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) to recognize World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. The purpose of these white blood cells is to help you fight infections. Sometimes these immune cells are over-reactive and cause inflammation in the body. When a person has elevated numbers […]
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