GAAPP represents more than 150 organizations working to improve the quality of life of people who have #allergies, #airways, or #atopic diseases world-wide.

Vienna, Austria
Joined November 2022
Patient advocates, join Camila Aloisio Alves in GAAPP Academy to learn how to influence with purpose while protecting your wellbeing. We share our stories, show up for our communities, and carry a lot along the way. Register: ow.ly/vJoY50ZY4M
38
Living with #ChronicCough? Tell us what it’s really like. pauseyourcough.com/opinion Live in the USA?Register interest in the FDA patient-focused drug development meeting, 28 Oct 2026: survey.cmix.com/0622E02A/19F… #LetsTalkCough #WorldChronicCoughDay #WCCD2026
1
41
Today is #WorldChronicCoughDay 2026. #ChronicCough can affect everyday life. This year, we’re listening to those who live with it. Every experience shared helps build understanding and improve care. chroniccough.gaapp.org @AAFANational @COPDFoundation @PFFORG #LetsTalkCough
1
2
46
At #WHS2026, GAAPP CEO Tonya Winders framed health as an investment, not a cost, with patients at the center. Advocates: bring lived experience & local evidence to co-create resilient, equitable health systems. “Health Creates Societal Wealth” coming soon: gaapp.org
2
90
Renee has tried 15 different medications for her #ChronicCough, but nothing has worked. She describes the constant urge to cough and the struggle to breathe. #LetsTalkCough chroniccough.gaapp.org @AAFANational @COPDFoundation @PFFORG #WorldChronicCoughDay #WCCD2026
1
2
103
A cough that won’t go away shouldn’t be ignored. If it lasts more than 8 weeks, talk to a doctor. Seek help sooner for blood, unexplained weight loss, or fever. chroniccough.gaapp.org @AAFANational @COPDFoundation @PFFORG #LetsTalkCough #WorldChronicCoughDay #WCCD2026
1
45
How many times a day do you cough? For people living with #ChronicCough, it can mean exhaustion, pain and avoiding everyday activities. Meet Renee, who coughs about 1500 - 2000 times a day. chroniccough.gaapp.org @AAFANational @COPDFoundation @PFFORG #LetsTalkCough #WCCD2026
1
97
A cough lasting more than 8 weeks in adults or 4 weeks in children is #ChronicCough. It is a disease in its own right and can last for years. Awareness can help improve diagnosis and treatment. chroniccough.gaapp.org #LetsTalkCough #WorldChronicCoughDay #WCCD2026
38
At the World Health Summit, GAAPP CEO Tonya Winders showed how health drives economic growth, not just costs. 🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=iPjRIsqy… gaapp.org #WHS2026
175
This year’s #WorldChronicCoughDay theme is “Let’s Talk Cough”. A cough lasting more than 8 weeks is a disease, not just a symptom. It affects around 1 in 10 adults and is often dismissed. Learn more: chroniccough.gaapp.org #LetsTalkCough #ChronicCough #WCCD2026
40
We're excited to announce the GAAPP Communications Grant for World Chronic Cough Day! 💬 Apply now: chronic.gaapp.org/get-involv… #LetsTalkCough
42
Save the date: World Chronic Cough Day, Thursday, 15 October 2026. Let’s raise awareness of chronic cough, improve understanding and support better care for those affected. Learn more: chroniccough.gaapp.org #LetsTalkCough #WorldChronicCoughDay #ChronicCough #WCCD2026
1
46
FDA approved a selective oral BTK inhibitor for adults with symptomatic dermographism uncontrolled by H1 antihistamines—the 1st treatment for SD. In Phase 3 RemIND, 29.3% had complete hive response at week 12 vs 14.0% placebo, with effects from week 2. 🔗 ow.ly/XAMZ50ZVCjn
2
85
Our GAAPP team supports you this #WorldOxygenDay with @COPDFoundation. Everyone deserves oxygen access. Learn more: WorldOxygenDay.org
1
2
45
We're closing out World Urticaria Day with a message to everyone living with chronic hives — We see you. #UDAY2026 is #TakeBackControl — From Itch to Understanding. This 1 Oct, our GAAPP team is wearing this shirt for you — and standing with you. 👉 urticariaday.org
1
2
60
At #EADVCongress, GAAPP + Pulse presented a new AI patient support tool for atopic dermatitis — built with support from Sanofi, validated by Dr. Peter Lio. It helps patients prepare for appointments and supports shared decision-making. Coming soon to gaapp.org
55
GAAPP is excited to offer participating member organizations exclusive access to a premium AI (Claude or ChatGPT) and Duolingo for language learning. Deadline to express interest: 30 September. 👉 Learn more and express your interest here: ow.ly/6NHA50ZSnEJ #GAAPPCommunity
1
79
If you haven't seen it, results for tozorakimab in COPD are now in NEJM. The IL-33–targeting biologic cut flare ups by ~29–34% vs. placebo in former smokers, on top of standard inhaled therapy. FDA decision expected early 2027. Not yet approved. ow.ly/Nu7C50ZRzZu
1
73
GAAPP COO Víctor Gascón moderating "Enhancing Patient Voice through Patient Preference Studies" at #EUPATI2026 in Brussels:"Education is needed for every stakeholder to ensure patient participation in PPS is optimized—providing data that is meaningful, comparable & measurable."
45