Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” It’s a peak season for people with asthma and allergies, and a perfect time to educate patients, family, friends, co-workers and others about these diseases.

More than 60 million Americans overall have asthma and allergies.

• About 25 million Americans have asthma (19 million adults and 6.2 million children)
• About 32 million Americans have food allergies (26 million adults and 6 million children)
• About 21 million Americans have hay fever, rhinitis or nasal allergies (20 million adults and 5.6 million children)

These numbers paint a picture of how many people in the U.S. are managing asthma and allergies. But they don’t paint a picture of the overall impact these diseases have on people and communities.

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