A friend indeed.The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma, food allergies, nasal allergies and other allergic diseases. AAFA's mission is also to educate the public about these diseases. , 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 vacuum cleaner, mechanical device using a draft of air to remove dust, loose dirt, or other particulate matter from dry surfaces. It is especially useful on highly textured surfaces, such as carpets and upholstery, that are difficult to clean by wiping or brushing. , and air filtration devices. Products certified under the program are less likely to expose asthma and allergy sufferers to allergenic Allergenic A substance capable of causing an allergic reaction. Mentioned in: Echinococcosis materials or chemical irritants. Certified items also come with instructions for keeping them "asthma friendly." Stuffed animals, for instance, should be put in the freezer every four weeks and then washed to kill dust mites dust mite House dust mite, see there and their eggs. A list of certified products is available at http://www.asthmafriendly.com/. |
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