Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Michigan Chapter

01/12/2025

Scented products that can trigger asthma symptoms include candles, diffusing oils, incense, air fresheners, perfumes and colognes, deodorants, nail polish, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softeners, and cleaning products.

26/11/2025

Michigan - time to step up!

In 2021, an estimated 1.4 million adults and 315,000 children had asthma statewide.

26/11/2025

Does this even make sense?

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EPA will abandon air pollution rule that the agency has said would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths

The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.

26/11/2025

Asthma Capitals Report – Vulnerable Communities

AAFA’s Asthma Capitals Report reveals that climate change and human health are intertwined – and nowhere is that more apparent than in Detroit.

Nearly 1 in 3 Detroit residents live below the poverty line, making it harder to afford health care. Combine that with polluted air and other climate change-related challenges, and the result is a public health crisis.

Climate-smart policies are critical to a healthy Michigan. Will you stand with us to fight for our health and environment? 🌎💪

Learn more: 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.

24/11/2025

Reconciliation Bill Impact on Michigan:

The Big Ugly Bill is bad news for Michigan. It guts clean energy incentives, repeals programs that cut emissions, and slashes health protections. All things that put our communities at risk!

What does that mean for us?
❌ Higher energy bills for Michigan households
❌ Poorer air quality and worsening health
❌ Fewer clean energy jobs

This law prioritizes fossil fuels over families, driving up costs and health risks, especially for vulnerable communities. Visit https://www.aafamich.org/ to learn how you can help keep Michigan healthy. 💪

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) focuses on saving and improving lives for the over 100 million people in the U.S. with asthma and allergic diseases. We do this by raising awareness and advocating for policies that support better health outcomes for our community. From protecting....

24/11/2025

There are proven ways to manage your food allergy and prevent allergic reactions from happening while flying. We want to emphasize that people with food allergies can and do fly safely. We want to help empower you to feel comfortable doing so, if you choose to or must travel by air. By taking certain precautions, you can make the flight even safer.

24/11/2025

Although this is sponsored by Public Health Department in California, the resources that will be discussed are good for everywhere!

When there is a lot of water or moisture in the home, mold can grow and become a problem. Join Healthy Homes and Communities in this interactive webinar to learn how to recognize mold problems in the home, clean up mold safely, understand health issues related to mold, support collaboration between building owners and renters, and know when to contact code enforcement.

This webinar will be presented in English on Wednesday, December 3rd and in Spanish on Thursday, December 4th.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
10:00am-11:00am PDT
(1:00 PM Monday, Eastern Time (ET)
(12:00 PM Monday, Central Time (CT)

REGISTER AT:
https://cdph-ca-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/wne4dqLyRuKuMklO48D1fw?msdynmkt_trackingcontext=88e3fa0e-aa37-497a-b8e3-e637d6250000 #/registration

For more information, contact us at HHC@cdph.ca.gov

23/11/2025

Many products claim to be “hypoallergenic” or “allergy free.” But there are no federal regulations on using those terms. People with asthma and allergies need products and services backed by science, not marketing.

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program is based on science. Products are tested at independent labs against strict scientific standards. Certified products are proven to be better suited for people with asthma and allergies.

Learn more about the Certification process and Certified products: https://community.aafa.org/blog/a-look-at-the-asthma-and-allergy-friendly-certification-process

23/11/2025

House vote is next!

Advocacy win for children with food allergies!

The U.S. Senate has passed the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act, a bipartisan bill that will require school food service staff to be trained to prevent and respond to allergic reactions.

AAFA is proud to have worked with Sens. Durbin and Fischer and our partners across the allergy and pediatrics community to move this bill forward.

And THANK YOU to our amazing advocates whose actions helped push this across the finish line in the Senate. Stay tuned — next stop is the House!

21/11/2025

20/11/2025

we just voted...how about you?