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Asthma Action Plan
A written asthma action plan encourages self-management of asthma.
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Asthma Home Visit Programs
EPA provides specific resources for physicians and health plans on how to begin a home visit program for people with asthma to assess indoor environmental asthma triggers.
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Asthma Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) FAQs Indoor airPLUS FAQs IAQ in Schools FAQs Mold FAQs Radon FAQs Información disponible en español Search frequent questions for immediate answers to the most common questions or send a question through the contact us link below. Asthma What is asthma? Who gets…
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Do children outgrow asthma?
No. Asthma is a lifelong disease. Some children may have fewer symptoms in their teens but they still have asthma. The pattern of wheezing seen in young children can make this issue confusing. About two-thirds of children (age six and younger) who wheeze when they have a cold do not…
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What are some common asthma triggers?
Triggers are things that can cause asthma symptoms, an episode or attack, or make asthma worse. People with asthma may have just one trigger, or they may find that several triggers. Learn more about common asthma triggers, such as: Secondhand (cigarette) smoke; Dust mites; Molds; Cockroaches and pests; Pets; Nitrogen…
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What resources are available to help manage asthma?
The EPA has resources that answer additional questions you might have about asthma and how to manage asthma triggers. All of EPA's asthma materials are free and many are available in Spanish and other languages. A few of the most popular asthma products include: Breathing Freely: Controlling Asthma Triggers (video)…
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Where in my community can I get help for managing asthma?
The good news is there are many resources available to help you learn about asthma and how to manage the disease – many right within your own community. These organizations can provide you with contacts and local resources and services. People or organizations that address asthma in your community include…
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Who gets asthma?
Anyone can get asthma--people of all ethnic groups, male and female, young and old, city dwellers and rural dwellers. In the United States, more than 25 million people have asthma. Asthma is common among children and teens, and about 3 students in an average classroom of 30 have asthma. While…
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RadTown Vocabulary Cards
RadTown Vocabulary Materials include picture flashcards to practice new vocabulary terms with your students.
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Human Exposure Assessment and Modeling - Criteria Air Pollutant Exposure Assessment
Summaries of exposure assessments performed for criteria air pollutants in the context of NAAQS reviews.
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EPA RCRA ID: VAD010063006
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for VAD010063006 Virginia Casting Industries (Formerly: Intermet Radford Foundry) in Radford, Virginia
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How can I help my child have fewer asthma episodes (or symptoms)?
There are several things you can do to help your child have fewer asthma episodes. Work with your child's doctor to identify your child's asthma triggers. Take steps to reduce your child's exposure to asthma triggers. Work with your child's doctor to come up with a written action plan for…
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Women in Radiation History: Lise Meitner
This page presents facts and timeline about the life of scientist Lise Meitner.
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Clarification Memo on Additional Methods, Determinations, and Analyses to Modify Air Quality Data Beyond Exceptional Events
Additional Methods Determinations
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What is Asthma?
Learn more about factors found in the indoor and outdoor environment that can cause, trigger or exacerbate asthma symptoms and what you can do to reduce their impact.
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for National Standard - Impoundment Area (Formerly: Mount Joy Wire Company) in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action National Standard --Impoundment Area ( Mount Joy Wire Co.), Mount Joy PA, Documents and Reports
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Calumet Penreco LLC in Karns City, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Calumet Penreco LLC, Karns City PA, Documents and Reports
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for American Color and Chemical in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action American Color & Chemical, Lock Haven PA, Documents and Reports
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Amazon.Com Services Llc Wee-1 (Formerly: Erie Commerce LLC - Millcreek Facility) in Erie, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Key Documents and Reports for Amazon.Com Services Llc Wee-1 (Formerly: Erie Commerce LLC - Millcreek Facility) in Erie, Pennsylvania
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Venezia Hauling in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Venezia Hauling, Nazareth, PA, Documents and Reports, formerly : Quality Carriers, Leaman Tank lines