Breathing Easier: Protecting Children With Asthma From Wildfire Smoke
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newest asthma webinar is now available. Watch as expert speakers, drawn from EPA National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management winners and wildfire smoke preparedness grant program recipients, share best practices, community-engagement strategies and innovative approaches to integrating wildfire smoke preparedness into asthma control efforts, protecting children’s respiratory health during wildfire smoke events, and improving asthma health outcomes.
The health impactsof wildfire smoke exposure on children with asthma, including the role of fine particulate matter.
Evidence-based strategies for minimizing children’s exposure to wildfire smoke, including indoor environmental controls and community preparedness practices.
The components of a comprehensive asthma management program that integrates wildfire smoke preparedness, as demonstrated by the Montana Asthma Control Program.
Effective practices from award-winning programs to enhance asthma control efforts during wildfire events in clinical, school and community settings.
