| 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. |
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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2009 ALLERGY CAPITALS: AAFA reveals the nation’s top 100 Spring
Allergy Capitals™ for 2009 – 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
a complete 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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2009 ASTHMA CAPITALS now available. Click here to learn where your
city ranks.
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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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NEW CAMP LAW: Children can self-carry ASTHMA & ALLERGY MEDICINE
AND EPI-INJECTORS. CLICK HERE FOR THE
PRESS-RELEASE. To download the actual law, click HERE
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September 2007: AAFA's "School Asthma Action Card" is featured in the
main body of the new NHLBI/NAEPP Guidelines. Press release
You can download the School Action Card for FREE HERE. This is an
important check list for schools to assess their asthma & allergy
readiness.
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| Is your Asthma Under Control? Take the Asthma Control Test (ACT)™ today to find out! Click on the Picture Complete the questions in the ACT™ and then review the results with your doctor. You might be surprised what you find out. You can also go on-line at: www.asthmacontroltest.com * Thanks to GSK for use of ACT™ * |
*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.
