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What does awareness really do for food allergies and allergic conditions? People who don’t live with food allergies, or even some who do, might not see the impact advocacy and awareness can really do.

The more people who know what it’s like to live with food allergies, the better. Here are some ways advocacy and awareness can make a real difference:

• Some people may not know the symptoms they’re experiencing are related to food allergies. Or they aren’t sure what to do about them. Awareness helps this group better understand their conditions and their day-to-day symptom management.
• For people without food allergies, it helps them understand what it’s like to live with them. This can lead to healthier, more inclusive spaces at home, school, and work.
• When more people know about food allergies, there is less isolation. When we don’t feel alone, mental and physical health greatly improves.
• If researchers, funders, manufacturers realize there’s a need for more treatment options, access expands. These medicines may help with other allergic conditions too, helping to treat even more people.
• Raising awareness can also help to share the specific challenges present for people who live with food allergies. When we work together to make these known to policymakers, stronger protections and policies that improve quality of life can be put into place.

Our voices make a difference. When one voice joins thousands, it makes waves. Every person benefits.

To help raise awareness, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is educating the public about what it's like to live with food allergies during National Food Allergy Awareness Month.

Why does awareness matter to you? Do you think people are becoming more aware and understanding of food allergies?

What does awareness really do for allergic conditions? People who don’t live with allergies, or even some who do, might not see the impact advocacy and awareness can really do.

The more people who know what it’s like to live with allergies, the better. Here are some ways advocacy and awareness can make a real difference:

• Some people may not know the symptoms they’re experiencing are related to allergies. Or they aren’t sure what to do about them. Awareness helps this group better understand their conditions and their day-to-day symptom management.
• For people without allergies, it helps them understand what it’s like to live with it. This can lead to healthier, more inclusive spaces at home, school, and work.
• When more people know about allergies there is less isolation. When we don’t feel alone, mental and physical health greatly improves.
• If researchers, funders, manufacturers realize there’s a need for more treatment options, access expands. These medicines may help with other allergic conditions too, helping to treat even more people.
• Raising awareness can also help to share the specific challenges present for people who live with allergies. When we work together to make these known to policymakers, stronger protections and policies that improve quality of life can be put into place.

Our voices make a difference. When one voice joins thousands, it makes waves. Every person benefits.

To help raise awareness, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is educating the public about allergic diseases during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

Why does awareness matter to you? Do you think people are becoming more aware and understanding of allergies?

What does awareness really do for allergic conditions? People who don’t live with asthma, or even some who do, might not see the impact advocacy and awareness can really do.

The more people who know what it’s like to live with asthma, the better. Here are some ways advocacy and awareness can make a real difference:

• Some people may not know the symptoms they’re experiencing are related to asthma. Or they aren’t sure what to do about them. Awareness helps this group better understand their conditions and their day-to-day symptom management.
• For people without asthma, it helps them understand what it’s like to live with it. This can lead to healthier, more inclusive spaces at home, school, and work.
• When more people know about asthma there is less isolation. When we don’t feel alone, mental and physical health greatly improves.
• If researchers, funders, manufacturers realize there’s a need for more treatment options, access expands. These medicines may help with other allergic conditions too, helping to treat even more people.
• Raising awareness can also help to share the specific challenges present for people who live with asthma. When we work together to make these known to policymakers, stronger protections and policies that improve quality of life can be put into place.

Our voices make a difference. When one voice joins thousands, it makes waves. Every person benefits.

To help raise awareness, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is educating the public about asthma and allergic diseases during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

Why does awareness matter to you? Do you think people are becoming more aware and understanding of asthma and allergies?

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Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and its division Kids with Food Allergies (KFA) recognize Food Allergy Awareness Month during the month of May. We use this time to raise awareness and educate the public about food allergies. This year during awareness month, we're highlighting the power of community to improve food allergy care.

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1 out of 17 children in the U.S has food allergies. A common misconception is that you must manage them alone, but food allergies aren’t managed in isolation. They’re shaped by where you live, access to allergy-friendly food, and the people around you. Preventing allergic reactions takes more than avoiding food allergens. It takes a community.

Your community of support can include family and friends, your health care team, school staff, employers, local neighbors, advocates, lawmakers (and Reddit😉). When that community shows up for you, the difference is real.

Want to help raise awareness? See how - kidswithfoodallergies.org/awareness

How does community impact your health and well-being?

It's here!

Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recognizes National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month during the month of May. We use this time to raise awareness and educate the public about asthma and allergic diseases. This year during awareness month, we're highlighting the power of community to improve asthma and allergy health.

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Over 106 million people in the U.S manage asthma and allergies. A common misconception is that you must manage them alone, but 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.

Your community of support can include family and friends, your health care team, school staff, employers, local neighbors, advocates, lawmakers (and Reddit😉). When that community shows up for you, the difference is real.

Want to help raise awareness? Check out how - aafa.org/awareness.

How does community impact your health and well-being?