ARE YOU ONE OF THE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS SUFFERING FROM ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA?
New York, June 1, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — Approximately 50 Million Americans suffer from allergy and asthma symptoms each year. In fact, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, allergic disease is the fifth leading chronic disease in the U.S. among all ages, and the third most common chronic disease among children under 18 years old.
"However, there are tips and tools to help everyone get armed and ready for the allergy and asthma season, and important information on how to minimize your symptoms, misconceptions about allergies and asthma and the latest treatment options," says Jim Morelli, nationally recognized medical expert and registered pharmacist..
"Most allergy sufferers are aware of what's around them but few realize that one of the biggest culprits could be what is on their fabrics. To help remove everyday allergens like perfume, cat dander and dust mite matter from your fabrics, I recommend All® Free Clear, which is hypoallergenic and the number one detergent recommended by dermatologists and allergists. All® Free Clear's unique stain-lifting formula is tough on stains yet gentle on skin with a dye and perfume free formula.
"Also, to help remove everyday allergens from your fabrics and clothes, I suggest that you wash your clothes and fabrics in the LG Electronics SteamWasher™. The LG SteamWasher™ is the first and only washing machine certified as 'asthma & allergy friendly™' by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Utilizing LG's TrueSteam™ technology, the washer features an exclusive Allergiene™ cycle that reduces more than 95% of common household allergens such as dust mites and pet dander from fabrics while still being gentle on clothing. The washer is energy and water efficient and offers outstanding design along with eye-catching designer finish, like Riviera Blue, and also a distinctive square door design that makes it easier to access, load and remove clothing.
"Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children, affecting nearly one out of every 10 children in America. It also accounts for almost 13 million missed school days each year and is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization among those younger than 15. While a diagnosis of asthma can be daunting for both parents and children, it is critical for parents to talk with their children about asthma and work with their healthcare provider to establish an appropriate treatment plan that can help manage the condition. To help facilitate those important conversations, Schering-Plough has partnered with the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) to develop Breathless Bethany Buttercup, an entertaining yet educational storybook that uses a little girl's story about asthma to provide information about asthma management," says Morelli.
