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AAFA Meets With DOT to Advocate for Equal Rights for People With Asthma and Allergies on Planes

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Re: AAFA Meets With DOT to Advocate for Equal Rights for People With Asthma and Allergies on Planes

Shea8/21/197:23 PM

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❤❤❤ Thank you so much! ❤❤❤
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Re: AAFA Meets With DOT to Advocate for Equal Rights for People With Asthma and Allergies on Planes

Dawn Graziano9/12/193:01 PM

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I cannot thank you enough. This is what I have been waiting for. This is why I joined AAFA and became an advocate. Please advise the outcome of the meeting and if there are any follow up meetings scheduled.
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Melanie Carver9/12/197:34 PM

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Hi @Dawn Graziano , There will be a public comment meeting sometime this fall (date has not been announced). We are preparing for our submission. We will be sharing a survey with our members soon - the information we collect will be shared with DOT. Additionally, we are meeting with the airline industry directly as well. We will keep everyone updated!
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Re: AAFA Meets With DOT to Advocate for Equal Rights for People With Asthma and Allergies on Planes

805Native10/8/193:31 PM

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Wow, I was quite surprised and over joyed to have an advocate for those of us who have allergic asthma triggered by dog and other pet dander. Traveling has become quite difficult the last several years due to the direct contact with allergens that trigger sinus infections and asthma. Thank you so much.
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Melissa G10/8/197:33 PM

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Welcome to AAFA, 805Native! How long have you been dealing with allergies and asthma?
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Re: AAFA Meets With DOT to Advocate for Equal Rights for People With Asthma and Allergies on Planes

Dawn Graziano10/16/199:20 AM

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Hello to my fellow advocates and sufferers. Let's keep this conversation going. I have been unable to travel by air for the last 4 years due to airline polices regarding service animals and emotional support pets. We must be considered and or rights protected as well. Let's keep the conversation going and hear from more of you that have been affected. Let On Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 3:26 PM Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America < support@aafa.org> wrote:
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805Native10/20/191:54 AM

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Thank you, I have been dealing with allergies for a few decades and was diagnosed with asthma about 15 years ago. My allergy/asthma condition has gotten progressively worse the last 10 years.
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Re: AAFA Meets With DOT to Advocate for Equal Rights for People With Asthma and Allergies on Planes

805Native10/20/192:12 AM

Me too, been unable to fly from the west coast to the east coast since I had a terrible allergy/asthma attack on a plane flight in 2011. The attack was triggered by a dog (dander) in the cabin that was near the on board restroom I has to use.
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Melissa G10/20/191:53 PM

@805Native , what are you doing to treat your allergy symptoms?
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Gaucha11/12/198:10 PM

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Wonderfu! Thank you for advocating for those of us with a & a. I see more emotional support animals and this makes me nervous, especially with regard to planes and similar enclosed, public spaces. I am highly allergic to cats, to the point that my lungs begin to close up after about 2 hours of exposure. I am seeing these animals now in so many places, with no regard for the many people who are allergic to them. There needs to be some safeguard for those of us whose health is threatened...
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Re: AAFA Meets With DOT to Advocate for Equal Rights for People With Asthma and Allergies on Planes

Melissa G11/12/198:14 PM

Welcome to AAFA Gaucha! Be sure to check out September/October Asthma and Allergy Advocacy Update: Passenger Rights on Planes, Protections in Schools and Access to OTC Medicines .
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Re: Emotional Support Animals on Planes: AAFA Submits Comment to the DOT

Hilary H6/24/204:59 AM

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I agree that in terms of disabilities, those that are life-threatening are more serious than, per se, anxiety while flying. I am a tremendously anxious flyer so I empathize greatly with people who'd prefer to fly with their pets for comfort. However, the fact that an animal's hair could literally kill one of the millions of Americans with severe allergic asthma should mean animals on flights should be restricted as much as possible. Service pets for people who are blind or have...
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19): What People With Asthma Need to Know

Ellie893/10/2011:41 AM

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I too am desperately looking for hints on what to do in the Covid-19 situation as someone with Asthma. From what I understand, I am not more likely to contract the virus, but it is likely that it will affect me more strongly once I do. Given the fact that at this point, we're mostly talking about "when" we will all be infected, rather than "if" - shouldn't it be the logical next step to quarantine everyone who's part of the higher risk demographic? I have a job that I could potentially do...
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Candace3/10/201:35 PM

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My husband has adult-onset asthma and controls it with daily medication, however, I am still concerned what would happen to him if he contracted coronavirus, since I've seen him battle numerous sinus infections and suffer considerably. He is a college instructor and is exposed to many people on a daily basis. I do not have asthma, but also want to avoid becoming ill so I don't infect him, so we are both on a daily vitamin regimen of immune-boosting vitamins, including D3, C, fish oil, B2,...
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Ellie893/11/2011:09 AM

Hi Candace, thanks for your comprehensive reply. I think it's a smart move to boost your immune system with supplements, fruits and veggies. Since my husband also has a history of illness (though related to the pancreas), he spent a lot of time researching supplements and we are well-equipped I believe. Concerning the number of infections: I'm based in Germany and referring to the situation here. Indeed, chancellor Merkel herself admitted today that 60-70% of Germans will be infected: ...
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19): What People With Asthma Need to Know

Lorene3/11/2012:53 PM

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Hi! thanks for sharing your tips on how your and husband stay healthy. Just a precaution, people should always check with their health care provider before starting any supplements or even vitamins to make sure they will not interfere with current medications. Eating a healthy diet and exercising are great strategies to staying healthy throughout the year. Again, talking to a health care provider to ensure diet and exercise are safe is recommended. Grape juice contains a lot of sugar, so...
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now

Noemi8/29/188:58 AM

I just picked up on August 28, an epi pen from Kaiser Permanente and received only one injector!
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now

Melissa G9/1/188:28 PM

Oh no Noemi! Are you able to get another one, or another set?
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now

Noemi9/1/189:14 PM

I can't get another one for a while.
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now

Melissa G9/1/189:16 PM

Is it because of the unavailability or your insurance?
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Melissa G10/11/188:47 PM

Noemi, have you been able to get another epi-pen?
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Melissa G1/29/197:46 PM

@Noemi , have you been able to get another epi-pen?
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Re: Can I Travel on An Airplane If I Have Asthma?

SFMG11/4/222:16 PM

If you are allergic to animals, I find I can usually negotiate a seat faaaarrrrr away from the pet and wear a Ffp3 mask for short flights (up to 2 hours). The aircrew needs to be aware of this and not permit the owners to take their pet out of its carry case during the flight to avoid hair/dander/saliva etc.floating around the cabin. For longer/trans-atlantic flights, I have checked with the airline ahead of time, from the day of reservation to the day before the trip, to find out if a pet...

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