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, […]
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 […]
Eating out with food allergies in the U.S. can be challenging. We need food allergen labeling laws for restaurants to help protect people with food allergies and prevent severe allergic reactions. In this webinar, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) – co-sponsor of the ADDE Act, California SB 68 – and other advocacy […]
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 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) celebrates World Asthma Day 2025 with the theme of “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL”. GINA emphasizes the need to ensure that people with asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential both for controlling the underlying disease and treating attacks. On World Asthma Day, AAFA will host a press […]
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? […]
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