Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Michigan Chapter

23/12/2025

Take steps to keep your asthma and allergies under control by avoiding triggers, improving your indoor air quality, and following your asthma action plan.

Our winter weather alert: https://community.aafa.org/blog/cold-weather-advisory-people-with-asthma-should-take-precautions-to-avoid-symptoms

What triggers affect you the most this time of year?

22/12/2025

Hand sanitizer doesn't remove food allergens from hands! Hand sanitizer "kills" germs, but they don't do anything to food proteins. You need to thoroughly wash with soap and water or use cleaning wipes to remove allergens.

17/12/2025

To learn more about managing your asthma this winter, visit https://bit.ly/4iv9e46.

16/12/2025

Take ACTION on the funding freeze issue

Speaker Matt Hall’s dangerous funding freeze and clean energy rollbacks put reliability, affordability, and essential services at risk. Urge your legislators to take action: https://bit.ly/44pz1VK

16/12/2025

Some people are pointing at inhalers as a concerning source of air pollution. The impact of press-and-breathe (metered dose) inhalers on the climate is very small compared to the impact of air pollution from transportation, power, industry, power, and animal agriculture.

Unhealthy air pollution makes asthma worse and leads to missed days of work and school, emergency room visits, and even hospital stays or deaths.

Addressing major sources of air pollution will have far greater benefits for both the climate and for people living with asthma and allergies.

Read more: https://aafa.org/aafa-responds-to-study-on-inhalers-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-their-effect-on-climate/

16/12/2025

Using coal leads to an increase in asthma cases and emergencies! Plain and simple...

16/12/2025

AAFA-MI supported this press release to highlight the health impacts this funding freeze will have...

This week, Speaker Matt Hall suddenly halted $645 million in approved state funding. It's just the latest example of an ongoing effort to undermine our state’s clean energy progress, making energy more expensive and less reliable.

15/12/2025

💡Know the facts about asthma in children:

- Around 4.9 million children in the U.S. have asthma
- 9 out of 10 children with asthma have allergic asthma
- Asthma is a top reason for missed school days
- Asthma is the 3rd leading cause of hospital stays in children
- Around 44% of children with asthma have uncontrolled asthma

There is no cure for asthma, but managing allergic triggers can help reduce asthma flare ups.

Learn more: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-children/

15/12/2025

Michigan’s industrial past and present have contributed to some of the worst air in the country, especially in Detroit. But it also positions Michigan to be a leader in climate solutions.

By embracing strong climate policies, Michigan can transform from having the most challenging city for people with asthma to live in into a national leader in clean energy and climate resilience.

Our legacy doesn’t have to define our future. Michigan can lead the way toward cleaner air and healthier communities. 🌎⚡️

11/12/2025

Asthma attacks spike when air quality drops, often leading to an increase in asthma-related ER visits. 🚑 In cities like Detroit, where air pollution levels are high, families feel the impact every day.

Every policy that reduces emissions is a step toward fewer hospital visits and healthier lives. Michiganders deserve clean air and healthier communities. 🔗 https://aafa.org/asthma-allergy-research/our-research/asthma-capitals/

AAFA ranks cities by asthma rates, ER visits, and asthma-related deaths. Detroit, Michigan is the #1 Asthma Capital for 2025.

11/12/2025

URGENT ACTION NEEDED!

Act today! The window to extend ACA premium tax credits is closing. These credits help 20+ million people afford health insurance, including families managing asthma and allergies.

Email or call Congress today through AAFA’s action page. A phone script is included to help you make the call:
https://www.votervoice.net/AAFAmerica/Campaigns/130894/Respond

Without action, millions could lose coverage and millions more will see premiums skyrocket.

Losing affordable coverage would force many to choose between basic needs and the medical care.

09/12/2025

IT'S TODAY - CALL YOUR LEGISLATOR TODAY!

🚨 Action Alert! 🚨 Tomorrow (December 9th), we are mobilizing for Michigan’s Call-In Day of Action! It’s time to speak up against the recent hike in EV registration fees.

Join us in advocating for Senate Bill 593, which aims to make owning an electric vehicle more affordable. Your call can make a difference! 🚙💥

👉Sign up to participate and receive a call script: https://bit.ly/NoNewEVFees

Let’s take a stand for our electric future!