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MCC Daily Tribune

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Extend your support and increase your awareness about asthma in National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, which is observed every May. This month, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to this cause join together to create awareness and better the lives of all those living with this condition.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH

  1. Volunteer at local events

    You can volunteer with organizations like the AAFA, the AAAAI, and Food Allergy Research Education to show your support. These organizations accept volunteers for various tasks like sorting mail, doing research, and more.

  2. Partner with organizations

    Healthcare professionals, researchers, and others in this field can also partner with multiple organizations to provide funds, raise awareness, and volunteer their expert services.

  3. Post on social media

    If you are unable to visit such events or volunteer, you can do your part by posting about the cause on social media and connecting with others who are passionate about it — Facebook groups like the AAFA Facebook, Kids With Food Allergies Facebook, Asthma Support Group, Mommies of Kids With Asthma, Allergy Moms, Food Allergy Treatment Talk are a good place to start.

 

FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH

  1. It occurs everywhere

    Asthma affects people in all countries, regardless of the level of development.

  2. Asthma is one of the major non-communicable diseases

    It affects more than 230 million people across the globe and is the most chronic disease among children.

  3. This disease is often overlooked

    Many times, asthma is under-diagnosed and under-treated — people pass it off as a simple breathing problem.

  4. Asthma treatment is expensive for the country

    Each year, asthma costs the U.S. more than $50 billion in healthcare expenses.

  5. Kids miss out on school days

    Statistics show this illness is responsible for a total of more than 10 million absences a year in the U.S.

  6. Gender plays a role in asthma occurrences

    AAFA studies show that, in children, asthma affects more boys than it does girls.

 

WHY NATIONAL ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. It helps raise awareness about this chronic illness

    With a substantial segment of the population being affected by this disease, asthma is not to be taken lightly. This month, including each event and activity organized around it, helps create greater cognizance about asthma among the public.

  2. It helps manage asthma

    The campaigns that run during this month remind all those afflicted with this condition about the best safety measures and tips to keep themselves healthy. The drives, funding, events, etc., serve as a reminder that while asthma can be difficult to deal with, there are various ways to manage this condition.

  3. It contributes to the solution

    Each event offers ample opportunity for everyone to get involved and raise asthma awareness. You can contribute to causes that aim to increase awareness and improve health outcomes and the quality of life of those living with asthma.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
05/10/2022