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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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Programs,
Seminars and Conferences
EPC Monthly Meeting
Feb. 19, 2010
This Week:
Wednesday, Feb. 3
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DEP Public Hearing – Proposed Water Quality Standards, DEP's Hartford Offices, 1:30 p.m.
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2010 Legislative Session begins; Capitol Building, Hartford., 10 a.m.
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Environment Committee organizational meeting - Legislative Office Building, Hartford, room 1E, 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4
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DEP Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee – Northeast Utilities, Newington, 9 a.m.
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Regional Entities subcommittee of the Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (MORE) – Capitol Room 310, State Capitol Building, Hartford, 12:30 p.m.
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SIPRAC
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.
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