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 […]
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Hilliard Davidson High School Stadium for the 2nd annual Asthma Allies Fun Run & Walk. Hosted by Marisa’s Mascots and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, this event brings our community together to honor the people who have died from asthma […]
Kokanee Shelter at Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah, Washington Note: There is a fee to park. Join us for a day of community, education, and fun! The King Family and Kids with Food Allergies (KFA), a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), is co-hosting a free community event to celebrate Food […]
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 […]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) designates May 18-22 to be Type 2 Inflammation Awareness Week. Conditions such as asthma, allergies, eczema, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and nasal polyps are often caused by type 2 inflammation. “A common thread among asthma and many allergic diseases is type 2 inflammation,” said Melanie Carver, Chief Mission Officer […]
AAFA joins the EoE Day Alliance in recognizing World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day on May 22, 2026. The theme selected for World EoE Day 2026 is “Food Should Not Hurt.” 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 […]
Valerie Vison was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, co-worker, and friend. She tragically lost her battle with mental health in 2024. Her husband of more than a decade passed a few years prior due to an asthma attack in their home. After his passing, Valerie was passionate about funding for asthma advocacy. They are why […]
Build a Dine Allergy Safe Future For the first time in U.S. history, large restaurant chains in California will be required to label the top 9 allergens on menus, starting July 1, 2026. Now we take it national. AddieTellsAll and FoodSage are proud to launch the Dine Allergy Safe Fund, a designated fund of the […]
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