Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Michigan Chapter

10/27/2025

Association of Annual Exposure to Air Pollution Mixture on Asthma
Hospitalizations in the United States:

Study results indicate that long-term exposure to pollutant mixtures is associated with increased risk of asthma hospitalization in both children and adults, and daily measurements of particle components data are needed to assess short-term exposure. Nickel, vanadium, sulfate, nitrate, bromine, and ammonium contributed the most weight to the association found.

Rationale: Air pollutants have adverse effects on asthma exacerbation in people of all ages. However, fewer studies have examined long-term exposure to particle components in conjunction with nitro...

10/27/2025

Haunted houses and spooky costumes should be the scary part of Halloween. Follow this checklist if you are headed out for Trick-or-Treat. Tell us what else is on your checklist in the comments!

10/27/2025

Budesonide–formoterol versus salbutamol as reliever therapy in children with mild asthma (CARE): a 52-week, open-label, multicentre, superiority, randomised controlled trial (RCT):

This RCT found that in children aged 5–15 years using short-acting-beta agonist-only treatment at baseline, switching to as-needed budesonide–formoterol reduced the rate of asthma attacks by 45% compared with as-needed salbutamol. This clinical benefit of the ICS-based reliever regimen was not associated with growth limitation, with no difference in adverse or serious adverse events.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00861-X/abstract

10/24/2025

Mast cells are part of your immune system and help protect you from harmful invaders, like infections. Mast cells play an important part in allergic reactions. When mast cells overreact to things that aren’t harmful, they will release histamine and cause an allergic reaction.

In part 1 of our new webinar series: Mastocytosis and Other Mast Cell Disorders, Dr. Lawrence Schwartz and Dr. Matt Greenhawt talk about the:

- Role of mast cells
- Symptoms associated with their activation
- Diagnosis and anaphylaxis

https://youtu.be/1a6Yju_chUo

Stay tuned for part 2 where we talk more about primary mast cell disorders, treatment options, and resources.

10/23/2025

A new study links early food introduction guidelines to a 36% ⬇️in food allergies in kids under 3, and the research team is elated. Biggest drop? In peanut allergy. Milk allergy also notably declined, though egg didn't budge. Infant feeding advice was turned upside down in 2017. Learn:
—Why study signals encouraging change on food allergy rates.
—Why some experts say it's early days to declare victory on food allergy prevention.
—About 2 larger studies with different findings cited by Dr. Hugh Sampson.
—Why the new study findings on milk and egg puzzle.
Click below for more details: https://www.allergicliving.com/2025/10/22/early-peanut-introduction-linked-to-drop-in-child-food-allergies/

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai University of Michigan Food Allergy Fund American Academy of Pediatrics

10/23/2025

Association between electronic screen time and childhood asthma: a cross-sectional study using NHANES 1999–2014 data.

"Total screen time was positively associated with asthma risk: computer use ≥ 5 hours/day conferred 30% higher asthma odds."

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-025-24087-z

10/21/2025

October is here! And fall has officially begun. AAFA's Black Women with Asthma Alliance advisors are ready to talk all things asthma and allergy wellness and help you manage your symptoms.

Join this week's Wellness Wednesday to:
* Learn more about seasonal triggers
* Get tips for managing your asthma and allergies
* Meet your fellow members
* Ask questions
Have a fun, laid-back Wednesday activity with your community!

Join us on October 22nd at 7pm ET on Facebook live.

Attendees will need to join the private Facebook community to participate. Join at aafa.org/joinbwaa

10/21/2025

What the Government Shutdown Means for Your Health Insurance Costs

An AAFA Community Services Blog

Around 24 million people in the U.S. get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) marketplace exchange ( healthcare.gov ). A key feature of the exchange is premium support (cost reduction) offered in the form of tax credits. This helps keep the plans affordable . Premium tax credit...

10/21/2025

October is Children’s Environmental Health Month. Children are especially vulnerable to climate-related hazards—from asthma and allergies to heat stress, extreme weather, and insect-borne diseases—because their bodies are still developing and they spend more time outdoors.

By understanding local climate and environmental risks, families, educators, and healthcare professionals can help children stay healthy and resilient.

NEEF offers practical, science-based tools to help:
✅ For Families: Learn how to manage asthma triggers and protect kids from extreme heat, poor air quality, and wildfires.
✅ For Healthcare Professionals: Explore NEEF’s pediatric asthma resources and nature-based health programs.
✅ For Educators: Use our Climate Emotions Toolkit to help students process feelings about climate change and build resilience.

Help us ensure every child has access to a safe, healthy environment to grow, learn, and thrive. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.neefusa.org/story/climate-change/childrens-health-changing-climate

10/21/2025

VOCs can impact your asthma and allergies. Read this trusty information from our colleagues at Environmental Working Group

10/21/2025

International Day of Climate Action (10/24)
Climate change is fueling more wildfires, more air pollution, and longer allergy seasons—and for Michiganders with asthma and allergies, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
On this International Day of Climate Action, we urge you to:
📞 Urge your representatives to support climate policies
🌍 Reduce your carbon footprint. Every action counts!
💬 Share your story if climate change affects your health

Climate action isn’t just environmental, it’s personal. Together, we can fight for a healthier, safer Michigan.

AAFA’s 2025 Allergy Capitals™ report highlights the most challenging U.S. cities for people impacted by allergies, emphasizing the impact of climate change and the importance of Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified products in creating healthier indoor environments AAFA's 2025

10/14/2025