In severe cases, it can cause rashes, hives, low blood pressure, breathing trouble, asthma attacks and even death, according to the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
In 2006, the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) developed a program to analyze the effectiveness of household products for those with asthma and allergies.
Many Americans who self-diagnose nasal allergies or sinusitis can't really tell the two conditions apart, according to a survey from the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. As a result, people may be suffering chronic sinusitis without getting treatment, the group said.
This volume for general readers compiles resources from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and publications, including the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and the Environmental Protection Agency, on the causes, triggers, treatments, and prevalence of allergies, including rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, dermatitis, eczema, hives, and anaphylaxis.
A new report by the National Wildlife Federation and the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reveals that climate change will cause "highly allergenic" trees such as oak and hickory to move into areas now occupied by pine, spruce, and fir.
has earned the asthma-and allergy-friendly certification mark from the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in partnership with Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), an international research organization.
Women are more likely than men to die from asthma, according to the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
The
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, in conjunction with the physician-led Allergy Standards Limited, has developed the first asthma friendly[R] product standards for items such as plush toys, pillows and other bedding, flooring, vacuum cleaners, and air filtration devices.
These organizations include: the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Lung Association, and the American Thoracic Society.
They're a problem for everyone, according to Chris Ward, president of the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in Washington, D.C.
Martin is just one of the 40 to 50 million people in the United States living with allergies--one of the most common chronic diseases in this country, according to the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Some regions are worse than others, and for the second year in a row the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released a list of the 100 most challenging places to live for people with asthma.