Laura is responsible for managing the relationships with all U.S. clients as the main point of contact. She will engage with clients to optimize their use of the asthma & allergy friendly® certification as part of their product marketing and branding strategy while also helping current clients expand their portfolio of certified products, ensuring all [...]
On Feb. 23, 2021, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its annual Allergy Capitals™ report for 2021. The report identifies the most challenging cities for spring and fall allergies in the top 100 metropolitan areas in the United States. Scranton, Pennsylvania, takes the top spot this year. Cities are ranked based on [...]
Washington, DC (November 10, 2020) – The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program, which is jointly run by Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is pleased to be taking part in the virtual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo taking place November 10 – 12, 2020, the Largest Annual Event for [...]
Washington, DC. May 29th 2020 Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier earns asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier earns asthma & allergy friendly® Certification. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) has announced that Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier has earned asthma & allergy friendly® Certification. The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program, an [...]
Creating steam is the easy part. Harnessing it and applying it to home appliances is the bigger challenge. LG engineers were the first in the industry to accomplish this with great success. So successful in fact that LG holds a number of patents related to the implementation of steam in its products that benefit consumers [...]
Night sweaters know all too well that sleeping with a ceiling fan running is essential, especially now that the weather is warming up but it’s not yet hot enough to blast the air conditioning. But that fan could be stirring up more than cool air. Are ceiling fans bad for allergies? John McKeon, MD, CEO [...]
How do air purifiers work and where should you start shopping for one? Experts and MDs share insights and shopping tips. How do air purifiers work? Air purifiers are designed to remove indoor air pollution which can be made up of small particles in the air. Indoor air pollution primarily comes from cooking, automobile emissions, [...]
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As an early spring blooms, millions of Americans who suffer from asthma and allergies are feeling the impact of seasonal irritants. To help people protect themselves while at home, LG Electronics USA offers an expanded portfolio of home appliances CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® by the experts at [...]
While you’re spending more time indoors, you may begin noticing things about your home that you didn’t notice before. Maybe it’s that crack in the bathroom tile, the ash mark on the wall near your candles, or the blanket of stagnant air floating around you. John McKeon, MD, CEO of Allergy Standards, a company that [...]
Suffering from an acute case of cabin fever? It might not all be in your head; it might be in your lungs, too. The air inside your home can be up to five times as polluted as the air outside, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A rock-solid air filtration system can breathe new life [...]
These microscopic bugs and their droppings are a common household allergen that can be found in bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and curtains—anywhere moisture and dead skin cells collect. Pillows, though, are one of their favorite homes. “Over time, hair, dead skin cells, sweat, and drool build up on the pillow,” says Neil Kao, M.D., an [...]
Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2020) — While celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Washington, D.C., the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, highlighted a significant three-way relationship between Allergy Standards Ltd. (ASL), the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Trane. Allergy Standards Ltd. is an Enterprise Ireland client company and [...]
If the air in your home is too dry (it’s best to keep indoor humidity levels between 30-50%) or if you're suffering from respiratory issues, then you'll definitely benefit from a humidifier. Dry air can be problematic for both babies and adults with asthma or sinus problems, but using a humidifier can help get the [...]
Between climate change, devastating wildfires that have become the norm in certain parts of the world, and weakening environmental regulations on pollution, it makes sense that you’d be concerned about what’s in the air you breathe every day. And while you might think you’re safe if you stay inside, according to Michele Ann Cassalia, director [...]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released the 2020 Allergy Capitals™ report. It ranks the top 100 most challenging cities in the U.S. for seasonal allergies. AAFA ranked the cities based on three factors: Spring and fall pollen counts Use of allergy medicines Availability of board-certified allergists Richmond, Virginia, topped the 2020 list for [...]
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), kids’ rooms have the highest level of toxic substances in the house. With over 6 million children living with asthma in the United States and asthma being the leading cause of missed school days, this is a major concern for parents. Bedrooms harbor dust mites in [...]
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program US team attended the True Value 2020 Spring Reunion in Philadelphia. The team provided educational content on asthma and allergy prevalence across the US to store owners and managers who were visiting the EasyCare Paint Booth. More than 2100 hardware stores nationwide were attending the reunion and [...]
January wrapped up with our partners Congoleum, Guardsman, and SureFit showcasing their CERTIFIED products at the International Surface Event,and Winter Market in Las Vegas, Nevada. The CERTIFIED products attracted attention at the shows because they all share several things in common, they are best in their class, and the highest standard of product excellence. [...]
The health impact due to indoor air pollution has been well documented, and people with asthma and allergies are at a significant risk. According to the World Health Organization, “every year, 7 million people die early because of air pollution – from more strokes, heart attacks, and deadly lung and respiratory infections.” It is [...]
Looking for a low-stakes way to design for the health of your client? Start with your paint selection. Going the extra mile when sourcing paint, from low VOCs to third-party Certification, can help eliminate the risk of breathing in toxins from airborne chemicals—for clients and installers. Consider the following criteria when sourcing sustainable paints for [...]