Awareness Events

April 24, 2025 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 […]

The AAFA New England Chapter is hosting a special World Asthma Day Speaker Series webinar, "Learn to Understand and Manage Asthma LUMA™" on Tuesday, May 6 at 7-8pm ET. Topics that will be covered during the online webinar include: What is asthma and it’s causes? How is the immune system involved? What is severe asthma? […]

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) in recognizing National Eosinophil Awareness Week, May 18-24, 2025. 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, 2025. 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 […]

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, […]