MAY You Be Allergy Free This Season

May 3, 2016

Originally published by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to educate your patients, family, friends, co-workers and others about these diseases.

There is no cure for asthma and allergies, and many deaths are preventable with proper treatment and care.

Get the Facts:

·         Asthma affects 24 million Americans.

·         6.3 million children under the age of 18 suffer from asthma.

·         More than 50 million Americans have all types of allergies – pollen, skin, latex and more.

Top 5 allergy capitals in the US

  1. Jackson, MS
  2. Memphis, TN
  3. Syracuse, NY
  4. Louisville, KY
  5. McAllen, TX

 

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