Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced that it has partnered with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Together, Johnson Controls and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America will strive to improve health outcomes for families managing asthma and allergies, by raising awareness of the connection between indoor air quality (IAQ) and health.
Importance of well-managed indoor environments
Well-managed indoor environments are critical for the health and well-being of the asthma and allergy community"
“While important for everyone, well-managed indoor environments are critical for the health and well-being of the asthma and allergy community,” said Ganesh Ramaswamy, the President of Global Services at Johnson Controls.
Ganesh Ramaswamy adds, “Johnson Controls is proud to bring the latest in smart, connected technology, along with more than 135 years of experience in healthy buildings, to advance research and accelerate advocacy, to help everyone indoors feel comfortable and productive.”
Healthy indoor environments, key part of asthma management
As many as 25 million Americans suffer from asthma. It is one of the country’s most common and costly diseases, affecting about 8 percent of adults and 7 percent of children. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed with a combination of asthma medication treatments and by reducing or avoiding exposure to things that can trigger asthma attacks. Healthy indoor environments are a key part of asthma management.
Kenneth Mendez, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President said “Our mission is to save lives and reduce the burden of disease for people with allergies and asthma.”
Kenneth Mendez adds, “We appreciate that Johnson Controls understands that clean, healthy air in indoor environments is one of the most important ways to reduce and prevent asthma attacks, and allergy symptoms. We are grateful for the support provided by Johnson Controls, to help AAFA with our programmatic work, especially in schools.”
Advanced technology with indoor air assessments
Johnson Controls has advanced technology and experience with indoor air assessments
Along with its experience in ventilation, filtration and smart buildings, Johnson Controls has advanced technology and experience with indoor air assessments, including its recently launched partnership with UL and SafeTraces.
Ganesh Ramaswamy said, “Infrastructure spending in the U.S. for schools has lagged, even as about one in ten students suffers from asthma or allergies, and we know that there is a significant disparity in air quality, in low income and city areas, where there is also heightened rates of respiratory illness.”
Johnson Controls - AAFA partnership
Ganesh Ramaswamy adds, “That makes it so much more critical that we help administrators apply recent infrastructure funding, in the most effective way, to help provide the best environments for students, teachers and school employees, to learn and work.”
Initial work between Johnson Controls and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will include supporting the asthma and allergy community, collaborating on patient education and awareness, as well as advocacy and public policy initiatives, including those to improve air quality in schools.
Further details of the partnership between Johnson Controls and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America will be announced ahead of the National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May 2022.