Traffic Pollution Harms Asthmatic Kids
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Don't over-clean your house
American Chronicle
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.
Diesel worse than gasoline
Medical News Today
Diesel contributes over 100 times more to traffic pollution than gasoline, and is therefore much more likely to harm asthmatics.
Allergic weather
BBC
Levels of traffic and other air pollution are affected by the weather; asthma and other atopic allergies are, too. Learn more here.
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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Heavy traffic exacerbates asthma
Health Day
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
National Library of Medicine
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.
Traffic, air pollution and asthma
Invironmental Defense
Learn more about asthma, its cost to society, and how traffic pollution can harm asthmatics and trigger symptoms in predisposed individuals who are asymptomatic.

