“More than 106 million people in the United States have asthma and/or allergies.  Asthma and allergies aren’t managed in isolation – they’re shaped by where you live, the air you breathe, and the people around you. Keeping these conditions under control takes more than medication. It takes a community.

You have 8 million people with asthma, you have 22 million people with food allergies, and 82 million people with nasal allergies.

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 individuals, families, caregivers, and communities.

Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It’s a time to focus on respiratory and immune health. The awareness month aims to educate the public about asthma and allergic diseases, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.

Your community of support includes everyone who influences your health and well-being: family and friends, your health care team, school staff, employers, local neighbors, advocates, and lawmakers. When that community shows up for you, the difference is real. You can experience:

• Better day-to-day symptom management
• Healthier, more inclusive spaces at home, school, and work
• Access to more treatment options
• Stronger protections and policies that improve quality of life

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and improving quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases.”

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (May Is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month | AAFA)