In This Issue: Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality and Managing Eczema
October is National Indoor Air Quality Month and Eczema Awareness Month. The two can be related, as some aspects of indoor air quality may also impact eczema. Keep reading for tips on improving your indoor air quality and managing eczema.
Did you know people spend as much as 90% of their time inside their homes, offices, schools, and cars? This is why it’s important to have healthy indoor air, especially if you have asthma and allergies.
Some sources of indoor air pollution include:
- Scented household cleaners and air fresheners
- Fuel-burning heat sources (such as gas stoves, cooktops, and fireplaces)
- Smoke from cooking, candles, fireplaces or cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and e-cigarettes (vapes)
- Vehicles or lawnmowers stored inside garages
- Fumes from new furniture and carpet
- Building and paint products Pesticides
- Radon Cosmetics, perfumes, and hair sprays
Use our interactive Healthier Home Checklist to learn how to make your indoor air healthier.
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Sponsored by Merck
An estimated 12 million adults in the U.S. live with chronic cough, a cough lasting longer than eight weeks. People with the condition commonly cough in “bouts” they cannot control. They also usually feel a strong urge to cough before a coughing bout starts.
Chronic cough may cause people to feel embarrassed or frustrated in social settings. Dr. Warner Carr is a board-certified allergist and clinical immunologist and has heard firsthand how some of his patients have been told to “just stop coughing.”
To learn more about chronic cough, visit The Cough Chronicles, an educational resource sponsored by Merck in collaboration with the American Lung Association, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and the Allergy & Asthma Network.
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Dr. Warner Carr
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This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products, nor is it a guarantee of a product’s safety. The funding we received for this sponsorship helps support our no-cost asthma and allergy programs.
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Everyone Deserves Healthier Indoor Air
The air we breathe is directly linked to our health. To improve the air in homes, schools, and other indoor spaces, AAFA is leading the support for:
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Improved ventilation standards for homes and schools
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Scientific standards for home products
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Healthy home regulations for public housing and rental properties
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Funding the switch to electric for homes
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Funding for home assessments and improvements for the treatment of asthma
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Protections for workers exposed to harmful air pollution
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Tobacco-free school campuses
Thanks to your generous donations, we are able to take action. Will you join in our quest to help people breathe easier at home, school, and work?
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Fall weather can mean more challenges in managing eczema. For example, if the air is too dry, this can dry out your skin and cause your eczema to flare.
Eczema may be triggered by allergens (such as dust mites, pet dander, and pollen), soaps and household cleaners, fragrances and perfumes, and temperature. Learn more about eczema triggers and how to manage the condition.
You can help raise awareness this month. We have many shareable images on our website. Here are some of our favorites about eczema:
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Dust, allergens, pollen, and mold can all worsen indoor air quality. You need the right tools to fight back.
Using CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® products can help you improve the quality of your indoor air.
Certified products including air filters, air cleaners, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning products are all available. These products meet AAFA’s strict standards to ensure they reduce exposure to allergens and irritants.
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Watch our webinar on atopic dermatitis, “It Isn’t Just Skin: The Ins and Outs of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis,” on demand before it ends on Oct 24!
An expert panel discussed the challenges people of color face when managing atopic dermatitis. This program will help you learn more about treatment options and working with your doctor to create your treatment plan.
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Check out our earlier issue to learn about Dillon’s Law, epinephrine nasal spray, Asthma Capitals, research opportunities, and more.
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