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Asthma

More Than 70 Percent Could Better Manage Asthma Triggers, EPA Survey Finds EPA Press Release

 

Asthma and Indoor Environments EPA

 

EPA' a Asthma Resources
EPA provides the general public, partners, media outlets and health care professionals with a wide variety of asthma resources at no-cost. EPA develops resources to share information about asthma, environmental asthma triggers and comprehensive asthma management.

 

EPA' s Asthma Program
Asthma is a serious, life-threatening respiratory disease that affects over 20 million Americans. Rates of asthma have risen sharply over the past thirty years, particularly among children ages 5 to 14 (read more Facts about Asthma)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EPC Monthly Meeting
Sept. 19, 2008

Chemical and Environmental Risks
Sep. 24, 2008

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Oct. 2-3, 2008

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Oct. 24, 2008

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SIPRAC
Aug. 14, 2008
Sept. 11, 2008

Common Indoor Asthma Triggers

Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand smoke is a mixture of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe or cigar.


Dust Mites

Dust mites are too small to be seen, but can be found in almost every home.


Mold

Mold can grow indoors when mold spores land on wet or damp surfaces.


Cockroaches and other Pests

Cockroach body parts, secretions and droppings, and the urine, droppings and saliva of pests.


Warm-Blooded Pets (such as cats and dogs)

Pets' skin flakes, urine and saliva can be found in homes where pets are allowed inside.


Nitrogen Dioxide

Nitrogen Dioxide is an odorless gas that can be a byproduct of indoor fuel-burning appliances.