Indoor Air Quality | Air

What are you breathing? It is a good question to ask ourselves. All of us face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our day-to-day lives. Driving in cars, flying in planes, engaging in recreational activities, and being exposed to environmental pollutants all pose varying degrees of risk. Some risks are simply unavoidable. The good news is indoor air pollution is one risk that you can do something about. Find out more below about what you are breathing and how to improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) around you.

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Asthma

About 23 million people, including 6.8 million children, have asthma and 12 million people report having an asthma attack in the past year. Asthma accounts for nearly 17 million physician office and hospital visits, and nearly 2 million emergency department visits each year. Learn more about EPA's Asthma Program

National Asthma Forum | Asthma Awareness Month | National Asthma Awards

Radon

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually. Learn how you can protect your family. Learn more about EPA's Radon Program

National Radon Action Month | Radon-resistant New Construction | Radon Leaders Savings Lives | How do I get a radon test kit?

Tour the IAQ House

Get a quick glimpse of some of the most important ways to protect the air in your home, tour the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) House. Room-by-room, you'll learn about and how to address key pollutants. Read "Care for Your Air"

Indoor airPLUS

Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes. To address these concerns, builders can employ a variety of construction practices and technologies to decrease the risk of poor IAQ in their new homes. Learn more about Indoor airPLUS

Builders and Homebuyers: Watch the videos | Find Out How to Join | Follow us on Twitter and Facebook| Read Frequent Questions

IAQ Tools for Schools

Twenty percent of the U.S. population, nearly 55 million people, spend their days in our elementary and secondary schools. Students are at greater risk because of the hours spent in school facilities and because children are especially susceptible to pollutants. Learn more about the IAQ Tools for Schools Program

IAQ Tools for Schools National Symposium | National Awards Program | IAQ Design Tools for Schools

Mold and Moisture

The key to mold control is moisture control. It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If mold is a problem in your home, get rid of excess water or moisture and then clean up the mold. Read EPA's Mold Guidance.

Online Mold Course | Floods | What are the basic mold cleanup steps? | What are ten things I need to know about mold?

News

The next IAQ Tools for Schools National Symposium is January 13-15, 2011 Read more about the Symposium Registration opens next week.

Read about the winners of the National Excellence Award

EPA's National Asthma Forum was June 17-18, 2010 in Washington, DC.

Read about the 2010 winners of the National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. [6/17/10] Read the EPA Press Release

[6/16/10] Take Actions this Summer to Reduce Exposures to Asthma Triggers

[4/9/10] Greenversations: A Call to Action on Asthma

Radon [April 2010] Presidential Cancer Panel Calls for Greater Action on Radon - The 2008-2009 Annual Report of the President's Cancer Panel, entitled "Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We can Do Now" has been released. Read more

IAQ and Student Performance
Make the case for comprehensive IAQ management in your schools. Read about the latest scientific evidence demonstrating how IAQ influences student health and performance. Ensure your school environments are helping students reach their full potential.

New Tribal Spotlight
The Cowlitz Weatherization Program is the first of its kind in the state of Washington. They are closing the gap between weatherization and indoor air quality in tribes throughout northwest Washington Read about the Cowlitz Weatherization Program. Read about other Tribal Champions.

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