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SUMMARY:World EoE Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nWhat is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)? \nEosinophilic 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 have EoE\, eosinophils\, a type of white blood cell\, build up in the lining of the esophagus. Allergies\, mainly to foods\, cause this buildup\, and it can lead to swelling\, injury\, and inflammation. With EoE\, swallowing can become difficult\, or you might feel like food is getting stuck in your throat. \n#EoEDay aims to: \n\nRaise awareness of EoE and its symptoms\nEncourage people to seek medical advice for signs like difficulty swallowing or persistent reflux\nAdvocate for better care\, research\, and access to treatment
URL:https://aafa.org/event/world-eoe-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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SUMMARY:Type 2 Inflammation (Allergic Conditions) Week 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 babies who have eczema to then develop food allergies\, seasonal allergies\, and asthma – which is the leading chronic disease among children in the U.S. \nThese conditions are often connected by type 2 inflammation. \nWhat Allergic Conditions Are Connected? \n\nAsthma\nAtopic dermatitis\, a type of eczema\nAllergies (pollen\, food\, dust mite\, mold\, animal dander\, latex\, drug\, and other)\nEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)\nPollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS)\, also known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS)\nNasal polyps\, also known as chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps\nPrurigo nodularis\nMastocytosis and mast cell activation syndrome\n\nIt is common for people with one type of allergic condition to have more than one of these diseases. If you have symptoms like coughing\, itching\, congestion\, sneezing\, or difficulty eating foods\, talk with your doctor. \nFor more information\, visit:\nMay Is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: aafa.org/awareness\nType 2 Inflammation: aafa.org/type2
URL:https://aafa.org/event/allergic-conditions-awareness-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:National Eosinophil Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEosinophils are a type of white blood cell. The purpose of these white blood cells is to help you fight infections. Sometimes these immune cells are over-reactive and cause inflammation in the body. When a person has elevated numbers of eosinophils in their digestive system\, tissues\, organs\, and/or bloodstream\, without a known cause\, they may have an eosinophil-associated disease. \nThe purpose of this week is to create awareness and educate both the general public and the medical community about eosinophil-associated diseases.
URL:https://aafa.org/event/national-eosinophil-awareness-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
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SUMMARY:Bounce Into Food Allergy Awareness - Issaquah\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:Kokanee Shelter at Lake Sammamish State Park\, Issaquah\, Washington \nNote: There is a fee to park. \nJoin us for a day of community\, education\, and fun! \nThe 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 Allergy Awareness Month. Everyone is welcome! Bring the kids and enjoy a bounce house\, family-friendly activities\, and resources to help navigate food allergies with confidence. You can also hear how KFA is empowering families to live full\, active lives. \nRegistration is free. But\, if you’re able\, please consider donating to Kids with Food Allergies (KFA). Your gift helps ensure every family has the knowledge\, support\, and confidence they need to thrive. \n\nDo you want to make an even bigger impact? Start a fundraising team! \nRally your friends\, family\, or coworkers to fundraise together before the event. Create your own fundraising team\, share it with your network\, and collect donations to KFA online. It’s easy and only takes a few minutes to set up. \nStart a fundraiser. \nThe team that raises the most money by May 13 earns exclusive use of the bounce house from 11 a.m. until noon.
URL:https://aafa.org/event/bounce-into-food-allergy-awareness-issaquah-washington/
LOCATION:Kokanee Shelter at Lake Sammamish State Park\, 2182 NW Sammamish Rd\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events,Local Events
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SUMMARY:Asthma Allies Fun Run and Walk - Hilliard\, Ohio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHosted 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 (about 10 people each day in the U.S.) and to stand with the 28 million people living with asthma throughout the country. \nWhether you walk\, run\, give\, or cheer\, your support fuels life-changing education advocacy and research programs that help save and improve lives. \nBe part of the impact: sign up\, bring a team\, or donate today!
URL:https://aafa.org/event/asthma-allies-fun-run-and-walk-hilliard-ohio/
LOCATION:Hilliard Davidson Stadium\, 5100 Davidson Rd\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events,Local Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 2026 Begins
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us through May as we raise awareness about asthma\, allergies\, and other allergic diseases through education and advocacy.
URL:https://aafa.org/event/asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month-2026-begins/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Global CRSwNP Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAAFA provides resources to help you understand and manage your nasal polyps. These include: \n\nSinus Visit Checklist for Nasal Polyps: A Guide for You and Your Doctors\nA Guide to Nasal Polyps: A guide with information about managing nasal polyps.\nLife with Nasal Polyps report: A report published by AAFA. It uses insights from a patient/caregiver survey to identify and provide opportunities for improving nasal polyp care in the United States.\nNasal Polyps educational webinars: AAFA offers a variety of free webinars for people with nasal polyps and their caregivers. Check out our programs.\n\nThis content was produced independently by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and made possible in part by support from Amgen\, Sanofi\, and Regeneron.
URL:https://aafa.org/event/global-crswnp-awareness-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
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SUMMARY:Gain Control of Your Food Allergies (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nWhat’s new in food allergy diagnosis and treatment\nWho may benefit from new treatment options\nHow epinephrine nasal spray works\nHow to take an active role in your food allergy management\n\nRegister now to learn what new advances in food allergy treatment could mean for you.
URL:https://aafa.org/event/gain-control-of-your-food-allergies-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Patients and Caregivers)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
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SUMMARY:Urticaria Day (UDAY) 2025
DESCRIPTION:AAFA joins We CU\, and The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS) in recognizing Urticaria Day (UDAY) on October 1\, 2025. \nWhat is urticaria (hives)? \nHives (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 can look like bug bites. Hives can be acute (lasting a short time) or chronic (lasting longer than 6 weeks). \n\nAcute hives are defined as hives lasting between a few minutes\, hours\, or days and no longer than 6 weeks. They can happen for a few reasons: allergic reaction\, infection\, or inflammation in the body.\nContact hives are a form of acute hives. The hives occur at the site of contact with the allergen or irritating substance\, up to 1 hour after the exposure. Contact hives can often go away if the area is washed off\, and otherwise usually go away within a day.\nChronic hives (chronic urticaria) occur almost daily and by definition have to last for more than 6 weeks. They are rarely caused by an allergic reaction to food or environmental trigger. The two common types of chronic hives are chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)\, which are hives that occur for no known reason\, and chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU). CIndU are hives triggered by known physical factors such as cold\, heat\, pressure\, friction\, vibrations\, exercising\, sweating\, and UV sunlight (rare).\n\nAbout UDAY 2025: \n\nThe theme of UDAY 2025 is Unmet Needs – The Path Forward for Urticaria.\nThis awareness day aims to highlight the unmet needs of people living with urticaria and the vital role of clinical research in driving progress.\nUDAY 2025 is supported by the Urticaria Network E.V. (UNEV)\, the UCARE network\, Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform\, and many organizations worldwide.
URL:https://aafa.org/event/urticaria-day-uday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Events
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