Children are especially vulnerable to indoor air pollution, which can worsen asthma, irritate lungs and increase long-term health risks due to the amount of time kids spend indoors. Dr. Elise ...

Poor air quality can cause asthma flare-ups, unwanted absences, and even make it harder for students to concentrate and do well on tests. One of the major factors that can put individuals at risk is ...

Indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools is a critical but unevenly addressed public health issue. Poor IAQ negatively impacts asthma, absenteeism and learning outcomes. Yet state laws addressing school ...

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. While genetic factors play a ...

When temperatures drop and harsh winter weather sets in, people naturally retreat indoors. Indoor air quality becomes a critical concern as people spend up to 90% of their time inside their homes, ...

The American Lung Association states that indoor air pollution can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Poor indoor air impacts the whole family. Symptoms of poor indoor air ...

Since about 1980, asthma prevalence and asthma-related hospitalizations and deaths have increased substantially, especially among children. Of particular concern is the high mortality rate among ...

Illustration of the anatomy of the human respiratory system, with lungs, bronchi, trachea and larynx (KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRA, Copyright 2025 by Getty Images ...

Extreme heat and humidity are making life miserable for millions of people from the Midwest to the East Coast. Temperatures well over 100 degrees are dangerous for the elderly and anyone living ...