April 23, 2026, Global CRSwNP Awareness Day. Also known as chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), nasal polyps are small growths on the lining inside the nose and sinuses. They are not cancerous and are usually soft and painless. They are shaped like hanging grapes or teardrops. AAFA provides resources to help you understand and […]
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 […]
During National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we also 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 (16 million adults […]
AAFA joins the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) in recognizing National Eosinophil Awareness Week, May 17-23, 2026. The purpose of this week is to create awareness and educate both the general public and the medical community about eosinophil-associated diseases. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. The purpose of these white blood cells […]
AAFA joins GAAPP (The Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform) in recognizing World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day on May 22, 2026. What is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)? Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic (long-term) allergic disease that affects the esophagus – the tube that carries the water and food you swallow to the stomach. When you […]
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