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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
