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Article: How asthma friendly is your school?
- Article from:
- Journal of School Health
- Article date:
- April 1, 1998
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Children with asthma need proper support at school so that they can keep their asthma under control and lead fully active lives. Use these seven questions to find out how well your school assists children with asthma:
1. Is your school free of tobacco smoke all of the time, including during school-sponsored events?
2. Does the school maintain good indoor air quality? Does it reduce or eliminate allergens and irritants that can make asthma worse? Allergens and irritants include pets with fur or feathers; mold dust mites found in carpets and upholstery, for example; cockroaches; and strong odors or fumes from products such as pesticides, paint, ...
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