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 for this year is, “Knowing Your Air”. AAFA will be sharing information during this week about the impact of air quality on asthma and allergies along with our advocacy work […]
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 […]
AAFA has long advocated for increased funding and support for the CDC’s National Asthma Control Program (NACP). On World Asthma Day 2024, May 7, we will be co-hosting a congressional briefing. Asthma and Allergy Caucus Co-Chairs, Representatives Dingell and Valadao, will lead the briefing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the NACP. The briefing will […]
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 […]
More than 20 million adults and children in the U.S. have food allergies. We commonly hear about children with food allergies. But people can develop a food allergy at any age. There is no cure for food allergies. The good news is with the right steps, you can manage your food allergies and live a […]
In May 2007, The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Bill 296, forever recognizing the third week of May as National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW). AAFA joins the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) this week to focus on awareness about eosinophil-associated diseases. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. The purpose of these […]
Our BWAA will be hosting a Wellness Wednesday sing-along to help you: 👉 meet your advisors and ask questions 👉 learn breathing exercises 👉 have a fun, stress-free activity during your week This event will be hosted in the Black Women's Asthma Alliance group on Facebook Live! Join the group to RSVP to the event. […]
Navigating the world of biologics can be complicated. But it doesn't have to be! If you’ve tried treatments for your asthma, food allergies, eczema, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or nasal polyps without success and wonder if biologics are right for you, watch our latest webinar on biologics. Jessica Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN, […]
Asthma symptoms and severity can vary from person to person, especially if you have mild to moderate asthma. John James, MD, board-certified allergist, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) presented information on mild to moderate asthma in our recent webinar "Understanding Mild to Moderate Asthma." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rWnPTiRG2Y Watch on YouTube During the webinar, […]
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