AAFA joins We CU, and The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS) in recognizing Urticaria Day (UDAY) on October 1, 2025. What is urticaria (hives)? Hives (urticaria) are a type of swelling of the skin and are a common symptom of allergic reactions. Hives are itchy, raised bumps, called welts or wheals, on the skin. They […]
Join us Thursday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. ET for a patient education program on new food allergy treatment options. AAFA’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, is part of an expert panel that will discuss: What’s new in food allergy diagnosis and treatment Who may benefit from new treatment options How epinephrine nasal spray works […]
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 […]
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 (Allergic Conditions) Awareness Week. Allergic conditions span a wide range, including asthma, seasonal allergies, eczema, hives, food allergies, nasal polyps, and mast cell disorders. This community of diseases are connected and often overlap. For example, it is common for […]
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 Shouldn't 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 food […]
