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 […]
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 people in the U.S., including adults and children, have food allergies. Chances are you or someone you love has a food allergy. Join us as we answer YOUR questions about food allergies! There is no cure for food allergies. The only way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid the […]
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. […]
Asthma symptoms and severity can vary from person to person, especially if you have mild to moderate asthma. Join John James, MD, board-certified allergist, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) as we explore mild to moderate asthma in our upcoming webinar, "Understanding Mild to Moderate Asthma." During the webinar, you'll learn about: […]
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