National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 2026 (May 1–31)
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.
The Power of Community to Improve Asthma and Allergy Health
Asthma and allergies are best managed with a community of support. Everyone from your friends and loved ones, your health care team, school staff, employers, advocates, and lawmakers can be part of your community.
Having a community of support leads to better management of your symptoms, healthier and more accommodating spaces, more treatment options, and better policies which all lead to better quality of life.
This May, we are raising awareness of the collective power we have when we come together to improve the lives of people living with asthma and allergies. Everyone can make a difference!
We invite you to join with us throughout May to spread the word. Watch this page for more information on ways you can take part.
Want to raise awareness now? Become an advocate or donate to our mission.
Important Dates
April 23: World CRSwNP Awareness Day
May: Food Allergy Awareness Month
May 5: World Asthma Day
May 17-23: National Eosinophil Awareness Week
May 22: World EoE Day
May 28: AAFA Remembrance Day