Take Back Control\u00a0\u2013<\/span> From Itch to Understanding.<\/h3>\nFor many people with chronic hives, the persistent itch, swelling, and unpredictable flares disrupt sleep, daily life, and emotional well-being. Join us for global day of awareness to spark lasting change for the millions of people affected by hives.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Introduction callout” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/UDAY2026_logo-1-280x300.png\")
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#UrticariaAwareness \u00b7 #UDAY \u00b7 #ChronicHives \u00b7 #TakeBackControl<\/span><\/p>\nUrticaria<\/b> is the medical name for hives. Mild to intense itching, swelling, burning, and stinging are common symptoms of hives. People with chronic hives experience these symptoms for more than 6 weeks, sometimes for months or years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> Chronic hives can affect every part of daily life:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Raised, itchy welts appear without warning<\/span><\/li>\n
- Swelling can be painful<\/span><\/li>\n
- Constant itch disrupts sleep, work, and relationships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you live with chronic hives, talk openly with your doctor about:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- How hives affect your sleep, wellbeing, and daily living<\/span><\/li>\n
- What matters most to you in your treatment<\/span><\/li>\n
- Questions or concerns you may not have shared before<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
You are not alone \u2013 <\/span>join AAFA\u2019s online community<\/span><\/a> for emotional support, to learn about treatment options, and become an advocate for change to help #TakeBackControl from chronic hives.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”2 column row with sidebar” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” dvmd_hsp_mode=”hide” disabled=”on” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Page Title” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#008C99″ header_font_size=”39px” header_line_height=”1.3em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAllergy Capitals<\/h1>\n
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Climate change may be responsible for major shakeups in this year’s report. Intense storms and warmer temperatures triggered a pollen explosion in the West.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=”US Map” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-50px||-15px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\r\n\t\r\n\t\t
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#UrticariaAwareness \u00b7 #UDAY \u00b7 #ChronicHives \u00b7 #TakeBackControl<\/span><\/p>\n Urticaria<\/b> is the medical name for hives. Mild to intense itching, swelling, burning, and stinging are common symptoms of hives. People with chronic hives experience these symptoms for more than 6 weeks, sometimes for months or years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> Chronic hives can affect every part of daily life:<\/span><\/p>\n If you live with chronic hives, talk openly with your doctor about:<\/span><\/p>\n You are not alone \u2013 <\/span>join AAFA\u2019s online community<\/span><\/a> for emotional support, to learn about treatment options, and become an advocate for change to help #TakeBackControl from chronic hives.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”2 column row with sidebar” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” dvmd_hsp_mode=”hide” disabled=”on” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Page Title” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#008C99″ header_font_size=”39px” header_line_height=”1.3em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Embargo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ link_line_height=”1.7em” ul_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” background_color=”#692D87″ custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” dvmd_hsp_mode=”show” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]The 2025 Asthma Capitals Report is embargoed until Sept. 9 2025, until 7 a.m. ET. If you have any questions, contact us at media@aafa.org<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=” Intro Content” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) Asthma Capitals\u2122 report ranks the largest 100 cities in the contiguous (“lower 48″) U.S. by how challenging they are to live in when you have asthma. AAFA publishes this report to show the nationwide burden of asthma. It is a call to action to help the over 28 million people in the U.S. with asthma. Asthma is greatly influenced by where someone lives. People who have affordable and accessible health care, clean air, and economic stability have a greater chance of managing and controlling their asthma. The report ranks cities based on: asthma rates, emergency room visits, and deaths. These outcomes are influenced by various risk factors.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Map Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Climate change may be responsible for major shakeups in this year’s report. Intense storms and warmer temperatures triggered a pollen explosion in the West.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=”US Map” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-50px||-15px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n
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Allergy Capitals<\/h1>\n
Allergy Capitals 2026<\/h2>\n