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 […]
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 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) celebrates World Asthma Day 2026 with the theme of “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need.” GINA continues to emphasize the need to ensure that all people with asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential for controlling the underlying disease and treating […]
The New York City Asthma Network (NYCAN) is hosting a free community resource fair on World Asthma Day, May 5, 2026. Everyone is welcome. There will be free asthma education and resources, fun activities, food, giveaways, and more! Learn more.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM, health professionals, environmental justice advocates, and a Detroit resident living with asthma will gather at William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor to mark World Asthma Day with a clear message: Michiganders are not expendable. Asthma affects 28 million Americans, causing approximately 3,500 deaths and 1 million […]
