Awareness Event

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 […]

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 and KFA join 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 […]

AAFA and KFA join 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 […]

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, […]