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 […]
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?
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.
With summer coming to a close, it means it is time to start preparing for fall allergies. Because we spend more time indoors in the fall and winter, we need to improve the indoor air quality of our homes, places of work and school.
Dust mites, mold, and other things in indoor air can make asthma […]
SOLON, Ohio (August 15, 2016) –Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, announces today, their Preference® Plus and ValuePro® products are now Certified asthma & allergy friendly® by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). This expands the AAFA certification to all Tarkett residential resilient vinyl […]
Ever wish you had an easy way to find healthy products for your family? Now you can use our new web app to find Certified asthma & allergy friendly® products. With our web app […]
Early spring we announced that Stanley Steemer’s new Tile and Grout and Hardwood Floor Cleaning Services passed testing […]
As summer rolls in, many are preparing for family vacations. Exciting! But vacations also require careful planning if you or someone in your family has asthma and allergies.
Maybe you’ve had allergies […]
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 […]
We all want to embrace the sunshine and flowers of a new spring to shake winter’s cold chill. However, many of us also dread the inevitable increase of pollen and other allergens that affect over 60 million of us with asthma and allergies each year.
Even though we […]
Just last week we announced that Stanley Steemer’s Tile & Grout Cleaning Service is now Certified […]
We always talk about how important it is to regularly vacuum and deep-clean your carpets with Certified
A stuffy nose. Scratchy throat. Difficulty breathing. It’s bad enough when spring allergy season reaps its ugly head, but when the things in your home trigger your asthma and allergies too, you feel like you’re in an endless battle to […]
Millions of Individuals Across The U.S. Trust the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program When They Select Products and Services for Their Healthy Home
Landover, Md. April 18, 2016 – This spring allergy season marks the 10th anniversary of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program. The […]
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 […]
Those with asthma and allergies know just how difficult their day-to-lives can be when pollen elevates, ragweed skyrockets and dust accumulates. But what you may not realize is the economic burden these conditions have on the Unites States as […]
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 […]
Although hard-surface flooring is better suited for reducing asthma and allergy triggers in your home, not every family with asthma and allergies can replace their carpeting. Luckily there’s another way to reduce your triggers, and that’s to vacuum your carpets once or twice a week.
February is American Heart Month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). AAFA knows that a healthy heart is a great start to a healthy lifestyle. But did you know your asthma could […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]