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. About 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies […]
AAFA joins the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) to recognize World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day on March 22, 2025. 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 […]
The AAFA New England Chapter is hosting a Food Allergy Conference & Expo on Saturday, May 31, 12:30-5:30 p.m. ET. The program will include food allergy management workshops, time designated for informal “Chat and Connect,” an exhibitor area and a book corner. The event will provide meaningful opportunities for attendees to learn from recognized experts, […]
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