MAY IS ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH

EPA has selected May as asthma awareness month to make the public, asthma sufferers and their caretakers more aware of the programs available to improve the quality of life of sufferers. Poor indoor air quality can aggravate allergies and asthma, and is considered more harmful than outdoor air pollution. Some common indoor asthma triggers include secondhand smoke, dust mites, mold, household pets, cockroaches and other pests, faulty heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. EPA has an asthma outreach Web site at http://www.epa.gov/asthma/programs.html

Take action during Asthma Awareness Month

EPA urges you to take action during Asthma Awareness Month. Join the EPA in its national effort to raise awareness. During Asthma Awareness Month, host activities to educate people in your community about comprehensive asthma management. Download EPA’s Asthma Awareness Month Event Planning Kit featuring new ideas for outreach and awareness activities, tips for working with the media, success stories, and much more. For more information, go to http://www.epa.gov/asthma/awm/index.html

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Submitted by:  Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition,  P. O. Box 4679, Morgantown, WV 26504.

Spokesperson:  Duane Nichols, 599-8040