Traffic Pollution Harms Asthmatic Kids

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Harsh chemicals used in household cleaners can harm your kids' lung function and contribute to asthma. Learn how to keep your place clean with more natural cleaners.

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Not only does living near heavy traffic pollution harm asthmatic kids, but it also increases a child's chances of developing asthma if there's genetic predisposition toward it.

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Diesel worse than gasoline

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Diesel contributes over 100 times more to traffic pollution than gasoline, and is therefore much more likely to harm asthmatics.

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Levels of traffic and other air pollution are affected by the weather; asthma and other atopic allergies are, too. Learn more here.

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Air pollution can trigger asthma attacks even in healthy people. Find out about the most common air pollutants, and learn how to track air quality.

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A study found that living near busy roads with heavy traffic pollution is harming asthmatic kids.

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Traffic pollution is not the only dangerous air that can harm asthmatics; indoor air can be just as bad. Learn how air filters can help.

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All about asthma

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Does your child cough and wheeze when playing outside? He or she could be asthmatic, and traffic pollution could be triggering the symptoms. Find out more about asthma here.

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Learn more about asthma, its cost to society, and how traffic pollution can harm asthmatics and trigger symptoms in predisposed individuals who are asymptomatic.

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