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 sharing information with the public about efforts to protect and improve air quality. The theme this year is, "Stay Air Aware." Air Quality Awareness Week highlights resources that increase air quality awareness and encourages people to stay aware of their air quality and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily living. Air Quality 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? […]
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. About 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies […]
AAFA joins the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) in recognizing National Eosinophil Awareness Week, May 18-24, 2025. 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 […]
AAFA joins GAAPP (The Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform) in recognizing World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day on May 22, 2025. 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 you swallow to the stomach. When you […]
The AAFA New England Chapter is hosting a Food Allergy Conference & Expo on Saturday, May 31, 12:30-5:30 p.m. ET. The program will include food allergy management workshops, time designated for informal “Chat and Connect,” an exhibitor area and a book corner. The event will provide meaningful opportunities for attendees to learn from recognized experts, […]
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 […]
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