The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month” since 1984. It is said that May is a peak season for people with allergies and asthma, thus a perfect time to create awareness about these diseases and call for support.
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More than 65 million Americans overall have asthma and allergies. Some people may have one or both of these conditions.
About 25 million Americans have asthma (20 million adults and 5 million children)
About 32 million Americans have food allergies (26 million adults and 6 million children)
About 24 million Americans have hay fever, rhinitis, or nasal allergies (19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children)
There is no cure for asthma or allergies.
Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
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