Our partner in the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), has issued a warning about the "perfect storm" of factors that make September the worst month for those with asthma.
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 [...]
This fall, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), in partnership with the Breathe EASY home visiting program and IMPACT DC Asthma Clinic of Children’s National Hospital, donated asthma & allergy friendly® CERTIFIED air cleaners, vacuums, paint, cleaning products, dusting cloths, air filters and bedding to families of children with asthma. IMPACT DC [...]
Let’s talk about Indoor Air Quality! Michele Ann Cassalia, Director of Marketing for the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program had fun chatting with Cheldin Barlatt Rumer of “This Is It TV” in her new interactive studio in Philadelphia. It was a fabulous opportunity to reach a new audience to discuss the program and [...]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declared May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. One part of last month's awareness campaign not only helped raise awareness, but helped six families create healthier homes with CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® products as well. During May, AAFA asked its community members to share [...]
Congressman Brendan Boyle, representing Pennsylvania’s 13th congressional district, has expressed that he will support the designation of May as “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month,” a commitment that has been shared by various members of congress including Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, Congressman Eliot Engel, and Congressman Gregg Harper. Congressman Boyle has continuously been a supporter of [...]
We make many decisions every day that affect our families. We second guess ourselves and sometimes struggle with our choices. Questions like, “Did I make the best decision for my family?” start to circulate in our minds. If you manage asthma or allergies, this day-to-day struggle can be even tougher as you strive to make [...]
Congratulations to the winner of our web app contest, Dana S! Dana’s prize is a $250 Amazon gift card for testing out our app and sharing her comments about it. Thank you to everyone who provided their comments regarding our web app for the spring allergy season. To check it out and find Certified asthma & [...]
This spring allergy season marks the 10th anniversary of AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program. In honor of Bert’s (that’s me!) 10th birthday, we will be giving away AllerZip Smooth Mattress Encasements and Pillow Protectors to one winner for their ENTIRE home! The 60 million Americans with asthma and allergies have learned to [...]
I know you know that allergen removal, reduction, and avoidance in the home are vital to an effective asthma and allergy management plan. That means families like yours are actively working to create a cleaner and healthier home. But we also know it can sometimes be difficult to find products that are scientifically tested to [...]
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. [...]