January is Get Organized Month, a.k.a. GO Month, according to the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). And AAFA knows that organization is especially important for those living with asthma and allergies. I know I don’t need to remind you just how dangerous severe asthmatic and allergic reactions can be. That’s why I’ve put together [...]
Happy New Year, everyone! As 2016 rolls in, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. We may want to exercise more, eat healthier, or take more “me-time.” But it is important to remember your asthma and allergies play a big role in your quality of life too. Maybe you’ve had allergies since [...]
As the New Year rolls in, everyone looks to the future. What will 2016 bring? What are my New Year’s resolutions? How can I make this year better than the last? But sometimes it is good to look back and reflect as well. In 2015, many products passed our strict tests and are Certified asthma [...]
Happy Holidays from Bert and the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program team.
If you find yourself using more tissues and sneezing up a storm during certain times of the year, you’re not alone. More than 45 million Americans are living with seasonal allergic rhinitis—a.k.a. nasal allergies. For many, allergies that occur seasonally and are mild, but others have allergies so severe it interferes with their day-to-day lives. [...]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America works with Allergy Standards Limited to scientifically test products and services. These tests make sure products like vacuums, air cleaners, and humidifiers more suitable for families like yours with asthma and allergies. This video takes a closer look into the labs and facilities where those products are tested [...]
Physicians often recommend removing stuffed toys from children with asthma and allergies. Stuffed toys are like filled bedding, so they can house dust mites and other allergens. They can even contain dyes that could irritate your child’s sensitivities. But not allowing children to have stuffed toys doesn’t seem fair, does it? Luckily there are products [...]
More than 60 million Americans have asthma and allergies … and it’s likely some of them will visit your home this holiday season. When triggers can lurk anywhere and everywhere, it’s important to take steps to ensure your home will be as comfortable as possible when your loved ones arrive. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation [...]
Vacuums and vacuuming are an important piece to an overall concept of a healthy home. Certified asthma & allergy friendly® vacuums help remove allergens from carpet, keep those allergens inside the vacuum, and as a result, reduce your exposure to allergens and irritants. To keep overall allergen levels in your carpets low, vacuuming once or [...]
Allergen removal, reduction, and avoidance in the home are now accepted (page 23) as vital parts of an effective asthma and allergy management plan. That means families like yours can help reduce exposure to your triggers by simply working to create a clean and healthy home environment with better indoor air quality (IAQ). How do I improve [...]
Asthma and allergy management begins by controlling your indoor environment. And indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a key role in the quality of life for families like yours living with asthma and allergies. You know to vacuum weekly; wash your bedding in at least 130°F water; change your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or [...]
First commercial-grade air purifier to earn asthma & allergy friendlyTM Certification Itasca, IL (Oct. 8, 2015): AeraMax® Professional announced today it is the first commercial-grade air purifier to earn asthma & allergy friendlyTM Certification from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The certification is given to products that are scientifically proven to reduce allergens [...]
The similarities between symptoms of the flu or cold and nasal allergies—a.k.a. allergic rhinitis, indoor or outdoor allergies, seasonal allergies, or hay fever—can cause confusion. It can even cause you to make the wrong diagnosis and treat your symptoms with the wrong medications. It is important to understand the differences and determine the correct diagnosis because if allergies are left untreated, [...]
Fall can be hard for families like yours that are living with asthma and allergies. As global warming conditions boost ragweed levels each year, fall storms and tornadoes also pick up and disperse ragweed and other allergens. The most common outdoor allergen in the fall is ragweed, which pollinates from mid-August to early October through [...]
Ever wonder why after you clean, clean, and clean some more, there’s still dust coating that nightstand a few days later? There are several possibilities as to why dust accumulation could creep up on you so quickly. But one of them could be your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Airborne allergens like pollen, [...]
Did you know that you spend one-third of your time in the bedroom? So creating a healthy environment, and reducing your exposure to allergens and irritants in that space, are vital to a multi-faceted asthma or allergy management plan. In fact, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) identified that bedding has a key [...]
As I’ve mentioned before, hard-surface flooring is best suited for those with asthma and allergies because wall-to-wall carpeting is a common home for dust mites that can trigger an allergic reaction in many people. Carpet is also difficult to keep dry and moisture is a breeding ground for mold. But not any old hard-surface flooring [...]
If there’s one thing I stress over and over again, it’s that not all household products are equal. Humidifiers are no different. They can be a breeding ground for bacteria, which can be circulated around the room and into the air you breathe. Winter is on its way, and so is dryer air. No one [...]
Allergen removal, reduction, and avoidance in the home are now accepted as a vital part of an effective asthma and allergy management plan. That means families living with asthma and allergies can help reduce exposure to their triggers by simply working to create a clean and healthy home environment with better indoor air quality (IAQ). [...]
The back to school season is stressful for any parent. You have to buy new clothes, new supplies, and new lunch boxes. Not to mention you have to figure out afterschool care. Oh, and if your child has asthma or allergies, you need to make sure they’ll be safe at school when you’re not around. [...]