| Listed here are news and notes of interest for those affected by asthma and allergies. We try to keep up with the latest information, but, check with your doctor or certified asthma educator when questions arise. |
HGTV Personality and Carpenter Carter Oosterhouse, Habitat for
Humanity and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America join
Merck to launch Build Smart, Breathe Easier
 | More than 24 million Americans currently have asthma. Every day, 11 | |
| people in the United States die from asthma and the disease accounts for one-quarter of all emergency room visits each year. For many people with asthma, their home may be part of the problem |
| Four Habitat for Humanity affiliates have identified four families | |
| who are affected everyday by asthma. The houses will be constructed and dedicated with the help of volunteers and the partner families, as well as Oosterhouse and volunteer employees from Merck and AAFA. With financial sponsorship from Merck, a global leader in the respiratory health community, the construction of the houses will begin this spring and summer |
Stay tuned for details on the Detroit Build, which will launch mid-
June and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2011!
Check out the FACEBOOK page for more info
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2011 ASTHMA CAPITALS NAMED - Richmond in the lead!
The Asthma Capitals™ is an annual research project of the Asthma and
Allergy Foundation of America® (AAFA) to identify "the most challenging
places to live with asthma." This report provides a summary of factors
used to compare and rank the 100 largest U.S. metro areas. Don't move --
improve! Visit www.AsthmaCapitals.com to learn how to manage your
asthma better no matter where you live.
The full report is available -
click on the Asthma Capitals:
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New National Food Allergy Guidelines Issued - December 2010
For the first time, clinical guidelines have been issued to help assure
quality diagnosis and treatment for millions of American adults and
children living with food allergies. These guidelines are intended for use
by physicians and other health care practitioners who treat food allergies.
Patients will benefit directly, because the guidelines will provide
standardized information and recommendations to healthcare providers for
the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies.
Consumer/Patient Guide Clinical Guidelines
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Seasonal Allergies to Get Worse From Climate Change
Breathing problems will worsen for millions of people who suffer from
allergies and allergenic asthma as a result of climate change, unless
action is taken to curb global warming pollution and prepare communities
for the changes to come, according to a new report by the National Wildlife
Federation.
“This report is a wake-up call,” said Amanda Staudt, Ph.D., National
Wildlife Federation climate scientist and lead author of the new report.
“Unless the nation acts to reduce global warming pollution, breathing
problems could get worse for millions of people in Michigan and across the
Unites States who suffer from allergies and allergenic asthma.”
View the entire report HERE
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2011 ALLERGY CAPITALS: AAFA reveals the nation’s top 100 Spring
Allergy Capitals™ for 2011 – the most challenging cities for people with
allergies. Spring is the worst time of year for allergy sufferers from
Louisville to New Haven. AAFA ranked the 100 largest metropolitan areas
based on the impact that key environmental and medical factors have on
the severity of allergies in each city.
Spring Allergy Capitals in Michigan include Grand Rapids and Detroit. For
all the information and a listing of the top 100, click here.
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AAFA FOOD ALLERGY SURVEY - 2009
AAFA conducted an online survey of allergy patients and caregivers to
ascertain their preferences regarding food labels. Click here for a copy of
the survey.
You can also read our recommendations to the FDA regarding labeling
here.
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CHEFS OF THE FUTURE: In October 2008, AAFA-MI held an historic event
called The Chefs of the Future, a food allergy friendly culinary competition
& educational evening at the Distinctive Appliances Distributing
Showroom in Wixom.
To Learn More - Take a look at:
Press Release
Event Flyer
*Recipes
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NOVEMBER 2007 New Asthma Guidelines from the Expert Panel Report 3 -
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, considered to the "gold
standard" in asthma management. Download the full report here or view a
summary here
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Tiger's Foundation donates "peanut-free" suites - Press Release
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NEWS
*AAFA-MI recommends that you always read all labels for allergens prior to use and
assumes no liability for failure to do so.
assumes no liability for failure to do so.
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