National Asthma and Allergies Awareness Month

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It’s peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, which makes this a perfect time to educate patients, friends, family, and co-workers about these diseases. Approximately 65 million Americans suffer from allergies or asthma. Often, the public does not understand the seriousness of these diseases and the impact they have on people’s lives. Many do not recognize the connection they have to one another. Wear gray for asthma and teal for allergies during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Both color enamel awareness pins, fabric ribbons, and silicone awareness wristband bracelets are available on the Personalized Cause website.

Wear Gray for Asthma and Teal for Allergies during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

At least 80% of children and 50-60% of adults diagnosed with asthma have allergies that trigger their symptoms. It is critical to identify asthma triggers and develop an asthma maintenance plan. Asthma is a chronic condition. Scheduling consistent follow-up visits with an allergy and asthma specialist allows proper control of your disease and will also help prevent progression. Together, you and your allergy and asthma allergist will work to ensure that asthma does not interfere with your daily life.

Asthma and Allergy Care – Learn More During National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

While most people know that allergists treat allergic conditions, not everyone is aware allergists are the specialists trained to identify asthma and the underlying triggers. Allergy and asthma specially trained physicians are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, quality care to patients with allergic diseases and asthma. They raise awareness, provide education, and participate in research to continue developing new therapies that benefit all patients with asthma and allergies.

More than 100 million people in the United States have asthma and/or allergies. Some people may have more than one of these conditions.

• Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have asthma (20.7 million adults and 4.8 million children).
• About 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies (16.0 million adults and 4.3 million children).
• About 80 million people in the U.S. have rhinitis due to nasal allergies, also called “hay fever” (66.4 million adults and 13.9 million children).
• There is no cure for asthma or 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 people, their caregivers, and communities.

This month we also recognize Food Allergy Awareness Week. Over 32 million Americans have a potentially life-threatening food allergy. The first step in living with food allergies is an accurate diagnosis. After that, its education, management, and awareness in our communities that help those with food allergies live a safe and full life.

Learn more about Food Allergy Awareness Week.

Celebrate Food Allergy Awareness Week

Over 33 million Americans are living with potentially life-threatening food allergies. Join us during Food Allergy Awareness Week as we raise awareness.

What is an Allergy Ally?

Being a Food Allergy Ally means being part of a community that supports and uplifts those with food allergies. By showing your support and understanding, you can help create a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.

So, whether you have food allergies, know someone with food allergies or simply want to make a positive impact, we invite you to become a Food Allergy Ally and join us in promoting awareness, education, and support for those with food allergies.