How does indoor air quality in schools affect asthma?

Asthma triggers can be found at school.  An indoor air quality (IAQ) management program can reduce the pollutants, irritants, and triggers and help provide a healthier school for students and staff.

There are many steps that a school district can take to reduce asthma triggers, such as:

• Have an IAQ management program, such as IAQ Tools for Schools (find more information on the IAQ Schools website);
• Enforce no-smoking policies in schools;
• Maintain the ventilation system to ensure proper airflow;
• Use Integrated Pest Management to prevent pest problems (find more information on the Managing Pests in Schools website);
• Fix leaks and moisture problems to reduce mold growth; and
• Clean and dust properly to reduce dust.

Learn more about how asthma relates to schools and steps schools can take to reduce asthma triggers.

Learn more about a school IAQ Management Plan and IAQ Tools for Schools.