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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
During a fun-filled morning for families with food allergies, asthma and other allergic diseases, kids danced to an interactive performance by entertainers Lolly & YoYo and were mesmerized by the Magicians and Illusionists Kyle and Kelly. And who better to make the Strides for Safe Kids food allergy event even more fun and energetic than [...]
Indoor air pollution can pose a health risk, especially for people with asthma and allergies. Your home may have small particles in the air or damaging gases such as carbon monoxide. What causes indoor air pollution? Tobacco smoke. Mold. It grows in places where there is moisture, such as the kitchen, bathroom and basement. It [...]
Congratulations to the winner of our National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Tips Contest, Saundra B. from Centuria, WI! Her prize is a Dyson Pure Cool Link® purifier, which is Certified asthma & allergy friendly®. Saundra’s tip is to opt for washable curtains instead of frilly, decorative ones that can harbor allergens. She also recommends [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]